Emotional support peacock: New rulings mean that exotic comfort animals will no longer be allowed in the cabin. Photo / File, Dexter the PeacockEmotional-support animals are no longer free to roam about the cabin on Southwest Airlines either. The airline said Monday that it will let passengers bring trained service dogs in the cabin, but it will no longer accept support animals, starting March 1. International airlines flying to the States also have to contend with legal requirements concerning support animals. Emotional support dogs, therapy dogs or comfort dogs are all not allowed inside the cabin for travel.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 26, 2021 20:02 UTC