G. Sylvester wrote:

they should be. Pax are not allowed to hold a small bag weighing 10
pounds but a parent holding a 35 pound 'meat missile' is completely
fine. I'm surprised the FAA and JAA has allowed this to go on this long.

personally, I'd rather see all kids (say under 18), sedated, in
properly setup crates (water supply, very absorbant ground cover)
shipped in the cargo hold with other large pets.

--Sylvain