Us transport dept proposes banning breed discrimination against service dogs

The US Department of Transportation has announced a proposal to prohibit airlines from banning certain breeds of service dogs, a move aimed at ending discriminatory policies that cause hardship for customers with disabilities.

Delta's pit bull ban sparks outrage

Following a summer announcement by Delta Airlines that it would no longer allow pit-bull-type dogs on its planes, even if certified as service animals, critics argued the decision was based on breed stereotypes rather than actual behavior.