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Passenger Brings Miniature Service Horse On Flight From Chicago To Omaha

Can you imagine sitting in your seat on a flight….and you’re sitting next to a horse? Here’s a good one. On an American Airlines flight last week from Chicago to…

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Can you imagine sitting in your seat on a flight....and you're sitting next to a horse?

Here's a good one.

On an American Airlines flight last week from Chicago to Omaha, passengers shared the skies with a woman and her unique service animal: a 135-pound miniature horse named Flirty.

The owner Abrea Hensley noted on Instagram, "Even the pilots had to come out and say 'hi.'"

American was happy to be accommodating.   They told TODAY:  "We recognize the important role trained service dogs, cats and miniature horses can play in lives of those with disabilities," adding, "They are welcome in the cabin, at no charge, if they meet the requirements."

So...it's completely legal to bring a miniature horse on a flight.  135lbs.

Wow.  That's awesome!

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