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Traveling by plane can be a stressful experience, especially on long flights.

No, this isnt the plot of some comedy, although it might as well be.

And no, it was not curled up neatly on the floor.

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Instead, they got a shrug.

Yes, a shrug.

The dog stayed put.

A United plane in mid-air on a clear day.

Somehow, another seat was found for the OP, leaving the massive pooch lounging comfortably in its originalseat.

Probably wondering when airlines started prioritizing paws over people.

I dont know about you, but Id be pretty irritated at this point.

Text describing a flight experience with a large service dog taking a plane seat.

So how did this happen?

One word: loopholes.

Check out the results:

Text from a plane discussing a service dog and a passenger interaction.

Service dog wearing a vest seated on a plane, occupying a passenger seat.

Text about a plane incident involving a service dog taking a passenger’s seat, causing frustration over service animal rules.

Text discussing airline policies about service dogs and seating arrangements.

Airplane interior with passengers seated, flight attendant walking down the aisle.

Reddit comments discussing plane service dog seat accommodations and ADA compliance.

Text exchange about a plane service dog seat issue with a Great Dane being too large for the footwell at Frontier counter.

Text comment discussing plane service dog seat laws and United’s honor system approach.

Reddit comment discussing a plane service dog’s seat arrangement.

Reddit user comments on experiences with large service dogs on planes fitting in seats.

A person with a guide dog seated on a park bench, wearing casual attire and sunglasses, highlighting plane service dog seat.

Text discussing requirements for disability parking permits and proposing a similar system for service animals.

Text discussing large service dogs on planes and the rarity of actual service dogs.

Text comment discussing plane service dog seat collar differences.

Text comment about service dog behavior on a flight, highlighting skepticism regarding an untrained dog.

Comment about a service dog on a plane, questioning the authenticity of a service dog’s behavior and equipment.

Comment discussing flight attendants and action on issues, related to plane service.

Text discussing service dog seating on a plane, mentioning the need for an extra seat if the dog is too large to fit under one.

Text screenshot of a complaint about paying for a better plane seat and service dog rules.

A comment about a service dog harness, discussing its accessibility and implications for plane travel.