BlueEagle,
what you’re saying is all correct, only I’ve never heard of someone addressing his allergy in advance (although it should be that way), leaving the flight-crew to deal with the problem.
Even if company-rules want the pax with the pet reseated, I would consider doing it the other way round, depending on whether the allergic reaction has already developed and on how severe it is. It might take some time for the allergenes to clear even after the pet has been removed.
Quite frequently I get to talk to lawyers and from these conversations I get the impression that if you’re not sure how to decide, imagine explaining yourself in front of a judge with VERY little expertise… – sad but true
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Finally, I could not agree more with your standpoint that pets should travel in the hold; takes care of almost all possibly related problems.
