People Are Scamming The Airlines To Get Their Pets A Free Flight [Video]

Have you ever been on a flight where another passenger had a pet with them? Maybe a little dog was riding in a carry-on bag under a seat? Or someone brought their kitty along? If so, you probably just assumed that the pet's owner either paid a fee to bring them along, or that the animal was on the plane because it was some type of support animal. But sometimes, that is not the case.

This report shows how some people are cheating the system and purchasing documents online from "doctors," stating that their pets are actually "emotional support animals," which allows them to fly for free (or for a very nominal fee). Although some flight attendants and people who actually require guide dogs are annoyed by how easy it is to abuse the system (and how often it happens), no rules or regulations have been made to deter those trying to bring their pets on board. So if you're into cheating the system, take notes!