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A United Airlines flight had to be diverted after a dog became impatient and fouled in the plane's aisle.
The four-legged passenger was on board with other travelers on a flight from Houston to Seattle, which was forced to make an unexpected landing in Dallas after his pet pooped in the aisle. business insider report.
flight radarA United Airlines flight from Houston to Seattle was diverted to the Texas city on Friday, according to an online flight tracking site.
The incident was first discussed among Reddit users, but United Airlines confirmed: business insider that an incident occurred.
One user said the dog had a “nasty accident” in the first class section of the plane and the plane was diverted to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Ground staff spent more than two hours cleaning up excrement on the floor, users claimed.
Passengers also claimed that the first class toilet was deemed unusable after the accident and that their food on the flight spoiled due to their time on the ground, leaving them with only a few snacks.
However, one passenger also said, “The smell didn't go away easily,'' and some passengers may have had little appetite.
If you plan on boarding a United Airlines flight with your pet cat or dog, there are many rules and regulations you must follow.
United Airlines says on its website that once pets are on board, they must be kept in a carrier under the seat at all times with the door closed, unless they are a service animal.
There is an additional fee to bring your furry friend on the plane. Also, not all destinations allow you to fly with your pet.
Just last month, a Chihuahua on another United Airlines flight caused havoc by defecating on seats and the floor.
The dog was in a carrier for most of the flight to Portland on February 5, but the dog's owner let him out because he seemed restless.
In this case, flight attendants were able to clean up the mess and there was no need to make an emergency landing.
After the incident, some passengers who were near where the dog pooped were given travel vouchers.
independent person United Airlines has reached out for comment.
