Bronx Woman Allowed to Fly Home with Emotional Support Parrot After Initial Denial
CBS New YorkMay 7, 20251 min591 views
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- ✈️ A Bronx woman, Maria Fraterigo, was initially denied boarding on a Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to JFK with her emotional support parrot, Plucky.
- ⚠️ The airline cited a policy that only small household birds are permitted, contradicting the fact that she had flown to the island with Plucky without issue.
- ✅ After significant effort, including media attention and assistance from elected officials like Senator Schumer and Representatives Torres and Espayat, Maria and Plucky are now cleared to fly home.
Airline Requirements and Support
- 🩺 Frontier Airlines requested a veterinary certificate to confirm Plucky's health for travel.
- 📜 They also sought proof of the parrot's purchase origin within the US.
- 👏 The successful resolution is attributed to a team effort, highlighting the challenges faced in resolving the situation.
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