A longtime flight attendant with decades of experience has spoken out about how a recent airline policy change has affected her ability to work. Since Southwest Airlines began permitting small pets like cats and dogs on board in 2018, her severe allergic reaction to pet dander has posed challenges. The policy shift has introduced new workplace complications for those with pet allergies in the aviation industry. Her account highlights the unintended consequences of expanding pet-friendly travel options.
The flight attendant of over 25 years, said her hypersensitivity to pet dander became an issue after Southwest began allowing small domesticated cats and dogs aboard flights in 2018.
