dogs in carriers, closed up and under the seat, that's the rule and it sucks because people can board sick, blowing their nose, stinking of garlic or BO, and don't get me started about crying kids sitting on their parents laps for free. Best piece of advice is to hide your dog when boarding, get a pet carrier that does not look like a carrier and
do not let the flight attendants see them when boarding. Always get a window seat and bring a dark scarf or multi colored one, something that is close to your dogs coloring. I cross my legs, open a magazine on top of the dog and eventually put the tray down, all to help hide Lola. Most of the time if they do not see you board with your pet this works. Then be on the lookout, I am constantly looking around to make sure they are not heading my way, and most of the time the person sitting next to me winds up helping keep lookout. I have flown dozens of times with yorkies and NEVER once had I had a fellow passenger seem annoyed by my dog. Their rules suck and that is why I am now seeing a mental health professional about my "fear of flying" so I can get a certificate saying that I have a medical/ mental condition which makes it necessary for me to fly with Lola on my lap. Screw them I am tired of paying $100.00 each way and then be forced to shove Lola underneath the seat like a piece of baggage or an old pair of boots OK, LOL ask me how I really feel about airline rules
