A passenger was involved in a tense situation at an airport in the United States after trying to board his dog in an inappropriate animal transport bag. The episode was recorded on video and shared on social networks, generating a wave of comments.
According to airline standards, pets should be transported in a compartment that fits under the passenger seat and allows the animal to move comfortably. In the video, an airport employee explains to the passenger that the used bag does not fulfill these requirements, as the dog seemed clearly too large for the available space.
Despite the warnings, the passenger insisted that the suitcase was appropriate, even trying to show that the animal was inside it – something that, by the images, proved to be impossible. “My lady, the animal has to have enough room to take a walk, something that clearly does not happen,” said the employee, showing concern about the animal’s safety and welfare.
The video ends without clear the outcome of the situation, but it generated an intense online debate. Many netizens criticized the passenger for trying to force the situation, while others pointed to the fact that some people carry their dogs everywhere without considering the comfort and safety of animals. There were also who commented, in a joke, that the passenger tried to “fit the dog in a lunchbox”.
