[baileysmom31]

I just travelled by by plane with Tia. When I called our airline to let them know that I would be taking her on board, i was told that she needed to have a regulation sized bag (one that would fit under the seat), that this would be considered my piece of carry on luggage and I would be charged an additional $50.00. Okay, I paid the $50.00 and got the right bag. When we got into the plane I was then informed that she would have to remain under the seat at all times. I was surprised that no one told me about this before. I figured she would need to stay in her bag, but I thought I would at least be able to pull her bag out a bit, enough to be able to get my hand in to pet her. I also didn't have any water in the bag for her. After we were airbound, I asked the stewardess for a small cup of water. She said they only had large cups. I took the cup, unzipped the top of the bag and maneuvered the water into the bag, spilling it on me, but the bag did not leave from under the seat. Well, the look I got from her was as if I was 3 years old and got caught stealing cookies. I choose to ignore this and late in the flight Tias started to cry, so I bent over and rubbed my hand over the netting in the case. The stewardess when up to one of the other stewardess and begin to complain about me and how I was not listening to the rules. The whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth. I want to right a letter to the airline but want to know what others have experienced before I write.