Alaska Airlines changes policy for emotional support animals

Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to change its policy for emotional support animals. The airline doesn't have an issue with service dogs, but the company is changing its rules for animals who fly for emotional support. About 150 emotional support animals travel every day on Alaska Airlines flights. Workers say the majority of those animals don't cause any problems, but they're seeing a troubling trend in the number of incidents involving animals that are not properly trained to be in a busy airport: urinating, biting or showing aggression. As of May 1, if you buy a ticket on Alaska Airlines and want to travel with an emotional support animal you must fill out three forms. You also need signed documentation from your doctor or mental health professional. The idea of the new rule is to increase safety for workers, passengers and service animals.<br/>