SINGAPORE - A New Zealand couple on a Singapore Airlines flight who were seated next to a snorting, farting dog have been given a refund of about $1600.
Speaking to New Zealand news outlet Stuff, Mrs Press said the animal – which appeared to be a French bulldog – In response to queries, an SIA spokesman said the couple accepted an offer to reimburse them the difference in airfare between premium economy and economy class. The difference totalled NZ$982.50 each.Mrs Press said they plan to donate the money to a charity for guide dogs.
Since April 1, SIA has banned emotional support dogs on board its flights, although it is still allowing customers to travel with their dogs if they made a request and submitted the required documents before the ban kicked in.