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Airlines leaning on pet owners

Every year, I look forward to heading to Massachusetts to spend Christmas week with my parents, siblings and nieces and nephews. The kids are always happy to see me but are elated to see Sadie Mae, my miniature-schnauzer mix. They —- and I —- are crazy about that dog.
Since adopting Sadie Mae in 2004, I have watched the fee to fly her in-cabin with me climb steadily. But this year, I was shocked to learn that the fee for carrying my dog on board the airplane and placing her beneath the seat in front of me would actually be more expensive than my own fare. More... Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Flight Tracker: Track Any flight - Priority Bags: No More Lost Luggage