A Southwest Airlines flight attendant says cats and dogs can make her “violently ill,” but the airline has left her choosing between working around them or losing pay. She is now suing Southwest for disability discrimination. I have some sympathy for her situation, though finding reasonable accommodation that actually works inside a single aircraft cabin may not be possible.

Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Sues Over Severe Allergies To Cats And Dogs

Lisa Diane Patterson, a Chicago-based Southwest flight attendant who has worked for the airline since 1998, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Illinois on October 20.

As flagged by the New York Post , Patterson alleges that exposure to pet dander causes severe reactions, including difficulty breathing.…