Good points. The airlines definitely push you to register the pets even if you don't want to. I have a hypoallergenic 5 lb dog. She fits under the seat. On mos

Good points. The airlines definitely push you to register the pets even if you don't want to. I have a hypoallergenic 5 lb dog. She fits under the seat. On most flights they don't care if she is out of her carrier and the only reason we've kept her out is because she either makes an annoying whine or she will sound like a tiny monkey which disrupts passengers. It's not a bark by any measure but it's very noticeable to the point where people don't even know what kind of animal is making the noise. We've drugged her with Childen's Benadryl and another option from the vet before which usually helps but we'd rather not have to resort to it. We pay $75 each way to take her. It's usually completely subjective on the enforcement of any policy. On the last flight the first attendant took selfies with her and oodled over her for at least 5 minutes. Then the next attendant on the same flight yelled at us for having her out of her carrier (saying it's gate to gate). We usually walk her throughout the airport on her leash. Anyway, our options are - we can put her in her carrier and others will be disturbed if they don't have noise cancelling headphones or want to use the available earplugs, or we could keep her out of her carrier with no risk to anyone and she'll be completely fine and look out the window in awe like a child. I understand a few bad dogs can ruin it for all but there should be some discretion allowed and the way they enforce any such policies is confusing and not optimal for all parties. They took my money to allow her but is it really ideal to force me to keep her in her carrier and disrupt passengers?