A conversation inspired by the large pet pig who was allowed to fly by US Airways.

Written by Miyuki Kondo

Flight Attendant : Excuse me, sir. Are you going to bring him to this aircraft?

Passenger : Of course. He is also a passenger. Do you have any problems?

F : Yes, sir. US Airways allows passengers to fly with only household pets.

P : Don't you think pigs are household pets?

F : No I don't.

P : I have him in my house and live with him. Why can't I do that?

F : We had a case like this before. Then a pig rampaged through the aircraft but we couldn't stop him. We are responsible for the safety and the comfortable flight of the passengers. Even though you regard a pig as a household pet , the passengers might not . Although you can't bring your pet to this aircraft, you can do as a checked baggage. Please understand us and refrain from taking him with you.

P : O.K. I'll take him as checked baggage.

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