Pets on planes? Federal government to weigh updated rules next spring

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The Transportation Department is set to issue new guidance next spring on what constitutes a service pet and which animals passengers can and cannot bring on commercial airplanes.

The department plans to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in March 2019 that would address the appropriate definition of a service animal and include safeguards to ensure safety.

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