There are many reasons why people don't like traveling via plane. Most would agree that it's certainly not the most comfortable experience in the world, but this can be especially true for people who suffer from asthma and allergies. According to USA Today, most of the major airlines in the United States have policies that allow passengers to keep their pets on board with them in the cabin, which can cause significant problems for individuals who are plagued by pet dander allergies or a chronic respiratory disease.
The news outlet spoke with a number of the big airlines in the United States to inquire about this very issue. While some of the companies explained that they have measures in place to try to accommodate people who are negatively affected by the presence of an animal, most of them confirmed that they permit cats, dogs and sometimes even birds and rabbits to ride in the cabin.
"If a customer has a pet allergy, we ask that they inform an in-flight crew member upon boarding the aircraft," Tamara Young, a spokeswoman from Jet Blue, told the source. "Upon request, an in-flight crew member will try to create a buffer zone and place the customer as far away as possible from any animal on board."
Since there aren't many effective solutions in place, it's imperative for allergy and asthma sufferers to bring their medication with them while they're traveling. You also may want to invest in one of Allergy Be Gone's travel kits, which include hypoallergenic bedding for you to use when you're away from home.
