I have flown with my Bichon several times on Delta Airlines and the experience has always been good. The first time I flew with Lacy, the stewardess came to me after the plane took off and said if I wanted to move to the rear of the plane (plane was not full) I could take Lacy out of her carrier and let her lay on my lap under a blanket. I did that and Lacy slept the whole flight. The stewardess also brought me a cup of ice for Lacy. I always leave the carrier under the seat, which is required, but I unzip it a little so I can get my hand inside and touch Lacy. The stewardess has never said anything about doing that. I would think the stewardess would rather have the dog comforted and quiet. Lacy is a great traveler and is quiet and content as long as she can see me. I always fly Delta and the stewardesses have always been nice about having a dog on board. They admired Lacy and asked questions about her. We have been on flights that were full and Lacy had to stay in the carrier, but she got along fine doing that, too. On one flight, the person sitting next to me said she couldn't believe there was a dog in that bag under the seat. I can't imagine a stewardess not wanting an owner to comfort the dog in its carrier. As long as the carrier stays under the seat, I'd unzip it enough to get a hand inside and comfort the dog and not expect any guff from the stewardess. Sounds like you got a grumpy stewardess. There's no rule against putting your hand inside your carry-on bag! |