A passenger reviewing the Delta One Lounge at New York JFK shared her experience on the ground, and up in the air, as much from the perspective of her pooch as from a passenger. Her dog loved the new business class-only space, including the food, showing the pet dining and eating various courses from the table.
The vest the dog is wearing, plus that he’s being allowed out of a carrier not just in the airport but on the plane, suggest he’s being transported as an emotional support animal – though this is clearly not a service dog.
While airlines, under DOT rules, have cracked down on planes as Noah’s Ark with two of each animal, that’s largely just through paperwork and requiring passengers to self-certify their service animals. People still use the loophole to bring various kinds of animals into the cabin, and to bring dogs without paying a pet in cabin fee and without having to keep them in a carrier.
Instead, the dog enjoys Delta’s fully flat seat for its journey.
The overall review of the Delta One lounge at New York JFK that’s offered is positive from the perspective of the passenger, and the dog, but what about the other passengers? The lounge is busy enough it seems that some probably don’t notice, but bringing the dog into the sit-down dining area and having them eat at the table (from the same plates that other customers will eat from, after a wash) surely seems beyond the pale.
@oliverbelles My review of the new @Delta One lounge @jfk✈️ But seriously…what do you guys call this dessert?! #fypage #maltipoo #dogsoftiktok #dogvoiceover @delta @Les Belles NYC ♬ original sound – oliverbelles
Then again I’m not sure whether this is better or worse than shaving over a bowl of soup at Delta’s New York JFK Sky Club.
(HT: Eye of the Flyer)
These hateful responses, yeesh. The dog is adorable. If you think the dog eating from a lounge plate is any dirtier than some unkempt.human eating from the lounge plates, you aren’t paying attention.
People are absolutely disgusting. The things I’ve seen people do, my God. .The dog is harmless lighten up. You all sound like rotten souls.
Dog owners and a lot of parents these days just seem to think their dogs/kids are the most adorable things and everyone must love them. Even when they are running wild. The answer is no! And as someone who was attacked by a dog when younger with a hospital stay to add to it don’t assume everyone around you will love your dog, especially if it’s on the larger more barky/jumpy side. Just like many people don’t want your screaming kids running about the place either. While I’ve largely overcome my childhood fear of dogs I’m still weary of them. People have no discipline or respect for those around them any more. This isn’t just an airline thing but in restaurants, shops and hotels etc. The impact is just compounded more in those more confined spaces. Interesting to note it’s also mainly dog/dog owners – you don’t hear this so much of cat owners and pretty much zero for things like rabbits, guinea pigs etc. Not to mention all of those animals are a lot quieter than dogs and easier to keep in a cage when needed.
The little guy’s out here livin’ his best life. Good for him.
Seriously! People are nasty. If you become unhinged w/out your pet, stay your nasty a* at home. Disgusting. No wonder y’all had to be taught to bathe. Just nasty.