Many airlines allow pets to fly in the cargo hold (where the atmosphere is unpressurized and the temperature is often unregulated) or in a container in the cabin, but some made headlines after they took animals on board with the rest of the passengers. To be able to travel with your pet like that, it usually has to qualify as an emotional support or service animal, but if it does, even out-of-the-ordinary flyers are welcome. Bored Panda has compiled a list of surprising photos, capturing even more surprising passengers on flights, and it might just cure your aviophobia.
From a service dog riding on its master's lap to a flock of 80 hawks, these creatures enjoyed the cabin just like the rest, and it was totally flytastic. Let us know in the comments if you'd be OK with flying next to these animals and upvote your favorite pics below!
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This Guy And His Dog On My Flight Right Now. They Have Been Like This For Over 2 Hours
Ahhhh me and my dog watch tv like that a lot, i think dogs are always comforted hearing their owners heartbeat.
Don't You Hate It When Strangers On Flights Want You To Share Your Snacks?
Who is getting to fly with all these Floofs?! I've never seen a Floof passenger!
I would share all of my snacks with that good dog, whos a good dog?.
This Is Corporal Kiddy. She Earned Her Retirement After 12 Years With The U.S. Marines. I Made An Announcement To Congratulate Her On Her Career. The Cabin Erupted Into Applause
Best Plane Ride Ever
Met This Cute Lil Guy On Our Plane
Penguin On Southwest Flight
"You are now free to move about the cabin" "Don't mind if I do stretch my flippers!"
Flight Attendant: Episode 7
It's all fun and games until the mini horse sh*ts and everyone has to sit and smell it...
Apple phone on the plane? Lame! Apple horse on the plane? Now we're talking!
Apple appears to be a service animal, not an emotional support animal; they better serve folks with walking stability needs and have a longer lifespan than service dogs, for folks with lifelong service needs...
Ponies actually make excellent therapy/guide animals for people who can't have dogs because of allergies!
"But I'm Scared" Rocky's First Flight
You know when you see someone and think he is so big and scary until you find out he is just like a coconut, all hard from the outside, soft and sweet and lovable inside. This is the exact same situation.
Ahhh such a brave good boy, i want to scratch behind his ears and make him relax and tell him "good boy".
The Passenger Next To Me On My Plane Kept Trying To Talk To Me
That dog would of been sick of me by the end of the flight, i wouldn't of left him/her alone.
Met This Well Behaved Flyer On The Plane
I BET HE'S WANDERING "IS THS REALLY NECESSARY AND/OR WHEN ARE THEY LANDING!
Koala Getting First Class Service In Flight
Please stop putting "Tooooouuuuuch iiiiittttt" in everywhere
Load More Replies...IT LOOKS AS THOUGH HE'S WANTING TO TELL US TO "EAT OUR HEARTS OUT BABY"!
On My Flight Tonight, I Sat Two Seats Away From An Air Force K-9 Bomb Dog. The Dog Had Its Own Seat And Everything
"Do not pet". It's pity they had to write this sign on the dog's collar. Nowadays everyone pet domestic dogs on the street without considering the fact they might hate strangers/have tendency to bite/have to do their job (I vividly remember my fellow classmates back in 4th grade who had the downright stupidity to pet and distract a blind guide labrador). I have some old books on dog care and all the authors wrote clearly: "Never pet a dog you don't know without the permission of the owner. You don't know how it might respond". Honestly, what's wrong with today's society? And then they write about those bite accidents with "dangerous domestic dogs".
I run into this ALL THE TIME because my medical alert dog is tiny and cute. ALWAYS ASK TO PET DOGS, NO MATTER WHAT!! I CAN let go a 15 minute rant, but I'll save everyone the bother. It just bugs me.
Load More Replies..."Do not pet" shouldn't be needed on K9 dog. Would you try to pet unknown officer? I guess no. (unless you would like to have a ride to psychiatric ward at nearest hospital of course)
K-9 bomb dog is a specifically trained working dog, not socialized like a pet except with his handlers/family). The message on his collar is a safety precaution for everyone. This dog gets tons of love and affection from those he trusts - his partner, et al.
Personal service dogs often have similar warnings on their jackets. They're on the clock, too and need to stay focused on their person/job. It's so hard to not pet, I know!
Load More Replies...This Little Guy Was The Most Popular Passenger On The Plane Today. The Puppy, Not Me
This Is How Desmond Sleeps On A Plane
Maybe. Or maybe Norwegian Forest. I had a Maine C**n called Sanjuu - best kitty ever. So loving. So fluffy and soft.
Load More Replies...Daniel Is An Emotional Support Duck That Was Recently Seen On A Flight To Asheville
🎶these boots were made for walking. And thats just what they’ll do🎶 I’ll leave now
Load More Replies...You can get an emotional support duck!? Awesome, order me one now, ducks are radical. How could you be sad with a duck around?
That little diaper thing, too! Ducks are awesome. Grew up with one that was in love with my father. Followed him everywhere. Best friends with our Sheltie too.
I have never been on a flight. Can someone please explain why they are called "emotional support" pet?
There's A Puppy On My Plane And It Just Made My Flight 100x Better
Bentley Got To Meet The Captain After Our Flight Home Last Night
I think that was less he 'got to' meet the captain and more a case of the captain demanded a chance to meet him.
My Service Dog Goofing Off During Our Flight
Guy Sitting Next To Me On A Recent Southwest Flight
Dog On A Plane
probably watching snakes on a plane thinking "if there here im going to jump"
Load More Replies...The look on that dog's face is hilarious. He looks like he's embarrassed to have to sit on his mom's lap.
I Had The Cutest Passenger On My Flight Today
Puppy On His First Flight
I love that she has put ear protectors on the pupper! Very thoughtful
Those would be hella useful for doggos who have thunderstorm and firecracker issues...
Load More Replies...Oh my gosh my puppy Buttercup's twin! This little guy looks like he's ready for take-off/used to being in the airplane. Adorable...
I Hit The Karma Lottery And Was Given A Free Flight On A Private Jet To Get My Dog Out Of State From A Bad Foster Situation
Have you heard of "Pilots and Paws"? I'm in awe of them. Men and women who own their own airplanes pick up dogs around the country and fly them, free, to their new, forever home. Amazing people.
Load More Replies...When Pigs Fly? Ha! Hoggin' The Possibilities!
I DON'T THINK I HAVE EVER SEEN A PIG SMILE! LOOKS AS THOUGH HE'S ENJOYING HIMSELF!
This pig is reading a book and drinking soda! That's the real story... lol
Passenger In Front Of Me On The Plane Kept Playing Footsie With Me. Finally Looked Down
This dog looks unhappy to me. Apparently all went well, so, guess I'm wrong. Pretty puppy. Cool socks!
These Guys Were On My Flight The Other Day
NEVER even ask to pet an animal that is already in a very stressful situation. Please.
Load More Replies...Should not be without it's Mum. This is a wild animal. Why is it being treated like a toy?
You're very quick to be indignant! What do you know about why these animals were on a plane? Do you know who was taking care of them? Do you know anything at all apart from your knee-jerk reaction? Why do you think it's being treated like a toy - have you never shown an animal affection?? Get off your high horse and find out your facts before being judgemental. The plane was being used to transport Cheetahs and Penguins (that were allowed to walk freely in the plane) from Columbus Zoo for a National Science Convention in San Francisco - I suspect that the people taking care of them know a lot more about how to treat animals than you do - unless you're a highly qualified and experienced zoologist?
Load More Replies...To all the angry / sad / its a wild animal comments - cheetahs are actually quite safe as pets, much more so than the other big cats. They have been kept as pets and hunting animals for literally thousands of years, and this one was probably rescued. So.. research before you react, please!! (people just wanna rage methinks)
You Saw Penguins On A Plane? My Papps Was Flying It
Lol Who Brings A Dog On The Plane? I Didnt Even Know That Was Allowed?
Licked, Kicked And Sniffed On Plane Flight
Or my mummy doesn't need help right now so I'm getting really comfy!
Load More Replies...My Neighbor Is A Flight Attendant. He Just Posted This Photo Of Someone's "Therapy Pet," On His Flight
Turkeys are pretty much like weird gobble dogs in personality. I have a friend who has a pet one that sleeps on his porch cuddled up with his two semi-feral kitties. He likes to break into the house a lot 😂
Load More Replies..."Therapy Pet" That's a clever way to transport your Thanksgiving turkey across country.
For good reason. They can get persnickety, too. A wild bunch decided they owned my front and side lawn for a while... St. Bernard convinced them to reconsider.
Load More Replies...My Flight To School Had A Service Dog And A Service Cat In The Row In Front Of Me
love service cats and dogs and horses but still trying to figure out the turkey
Omg, how many people here have never heard of GOING TO COLLEGE? They didn't say this was a daily commute, lol.
Load More Replies...Again, I would assume they were returning to college - and many people attend colleges far from home. My sister and brother both went cross-country (from CA to PA and LA respectively), and my school was a 10-hour drive.
Load More Replies...A Booped Dog On A Plane
Sat Next To Someone Famous On The Plane
Ya they make a type of spray dye that is completely animal safe...I'm sure with Target being such a big company they wouldn't want a PR scandal saying that they are abusing that dog in any way
Load More Replies...A Little Worried About The Plane Ride
Border collies are extremely smart. They would know when something is wrong.
They can also be pretty highly strung. The one I used to have would have been curled up on my lap demanding reassurance definitely.
Load More Replies...Opened A Bag Of Jerky On A Plane. This Little Fella Popped Up And Surprised Me
I had a dog loving me on the bus. Her owners is all wow she loves you. I didn't mention I had French fries in my purse lol
This Is The Time My Daddy And My Other Daddy Martin (Whom I Miss So Much) Brought Me From Los Angeles To New York On The Plane! See, I Was Found On The Means Streets Of South Central Alone And Scared But Somehow, I Found My Way To My Daddies And The Best Life Ever!
If you just rescued a stray how did he get service animal status?
Saudi Prince Buys 80 Seats On A Plane For His 80 Hawks
Duke The Bush's Baked Beans Dog Always Flies First Class
Making Sure I Understand How This Passenger Thing Works
what are you doing that for , oh and what is that you have in your hand, and who are you, and is this your first flight, and who are you
There Is A Cat On My Plane And It's So Cute
Lets talk about the guy holding the cat.. with his hawks talon necklace
Pets Take Over Plane Cabin On Fort Mcmurray Fire Evacuee Flight
Well, there was a pony and great danes are not different in size, so...
Actually, a labrador, a boxer and a great dane. And I don't know what kind is the fluffy pooch behind the boxer.
Load More Replies...Happy that evacuations are learning that people often will choose to stay and chance their luck rather than leaving a beloved pet to try and survive on its own and are actually evacuating pets often now.
Actually, in this situation the wind took over and shifted the fires extremely quick. Went from clear skies to evacuation within about an hour or so. Most people who evacuated without their animals, was not by personal choice. They were either at work, fleeing, or forced out. Source: I’m a Fort McMurray evacuee.
Load More Replies...I think the fluffy one is a Newfoundland. Now I want to bring my newf on a plane with me!
I Work As A Flight Attendant And This Is The Cutest Passenger I've Ever Met
A Kangaroo. On A Plane. Wearing Human Stuff
Took My Puppy On Her First Flight. We Got Bumped Up To First Class And She Ended Up Falling Asleep On The Lap Of A Beautiful Stranger Sitting Next To Me. Success!
This Irish Setter Didn't Win The Best In Its Group At Westminster, But It Won The Best In First Class On My Flight
Puppy Made A Six Hour Flight More Bearable
The Woman Next To Me On The Plane Has A Pupper, And Now I Have A Plane Friend
You know we all get older at some point? In fact, sadly, I'm already just a teensy bit older than when I started writing this.
Load More Replies...My Dad Just Sent Me This Picture From His Plane...
E And Lucie Both Nervous On Takeoff. At Least E Knows How To Comfort Her Puppy. Picture Taken Just As We Went Wheels Up
Cutest Passenger On My Flight! His Name Is Merlot
And every passenger can take home a little souvenir reminder on their clothes when they leave. I cannot walk through a room without getting my cats for on my clothes.
This Guy Sat In Front Of Me Staring Out The Airplane Window For For 5 Hours And He Didn't Make A Sound
He was wondering why the window wouldn't open? He wanted to stick his head out like all dogs do..and get that fresh breeze in his face ! lol
I Accidentally Kicked The Seat In Front Of Me On The Plane Yesterday. I Got A Majorly Dirty Look From The Passenger In Front Of Me. She Was A Real Bitch
My Boy Made A Friend On The Flight
Wondering if they'rd all like...hi, are you scared ? "Yep,and you?". "Yep,s******g my tail"
hi hate this dont you, where you going to, dont know where you going', dont know either just go with the flow
Look Who Joined My Flight Today, United States Air Force Soldier And Her Dog. Tally
Is that a US passport they're holding? It kind of looks like a UK one?
Only Good Boys On This Flight
I Also Met A Well Behaved Flyer On My Flight, His Name Was Pablo
My Seat-Mate Today On A Flight To Florida. Every Single Person Boarding The Plane Smiled
The First Historically Recorded Flight Of A Pig Took Place On At Leysdown In Kent (Great Britain) On November 4th, 1909
The Passenger Seat Next To Me On The Plane Back Home
Mlem
Here We Have A Very Nervous Passenger Onboard
Flying Sausage
AwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmgggggggggggggggITSADACHSHUND!!!
Today I Sat Next To A Dog On The Plane
My Chihuahua looks exactly like this pup. His name really is Yoda! PC280030-6...7abae3.jpg
Dogs On A Plane. Well I've Never Seen That Before
On My Dad's Flight This Morning
It's a flight suit. It acts as a diaper but also restrains the wings, so the bird won't fly around the plane.
Load More Replies...Best Flight Ever
That's not the look of being scared..it' looks like..being stoned!
WEN ARE THEY COMING W/THE DRINK CART I NEED A GOOD STIFF DRINK! OH GOD, HELP ME PLEASE!
Jake's On A Plane
Willie's First Plane Ride Was Traumatic For The Both Of Us
He may try to run around in a panic and that wouldn't be good for anyone. They should have given him some doggo Valium to make the flight a bit easier.
Load More Replies...Some airlines only let you bring a dog in the cabin if they stay in their carrying case. Having an animal in a carrier isn't cruel it would be much more traumatic for the pup if it was alone under the plane and had no idea where it's human was. Think before saying something is cruel
Load More Replies...Met This Little Fella On His First Flight
Had To Put Up With This Obnoxiousness In The Seat Next To Me On A Connecting Flight. Ruined My Day
OH YEA WHO WANTS A FREE PUPPY TO SNUGGLE ON A 5+ HOUR PLANE RIDE???? *coughs fancy* ME IDIOT ME I WANT FREE SNUGGLES FROM A SLEEPING PUPPY
it would ruin my day too if i had to deal with this throughout my flight... and then not go home with it.
Sky Doggo Didn’t Make A Single Awooo All Flight
My Own Personal Service Dog On Flight Great Falls To Seattle
I Got To Meet Gus "The A-Lister!" Today On My Way To Ca
Schnauzer! Poor boy, our doggie refused to go by car without a open window...
Load More Replies...I Sat Behind A Labradoodle The Luck Dragon On My Flight Yesterday
Joey The Kangaroo Looks Quite Comfortable In This Seat In The First Class Cabin Aboard An Aircraft
There Was An Alaskan Husky On My Flight
it's either alaskan malamute or husky. there is no such thing as alaskan husky. still cute tho
I Am Very Afraid Of Flying. He Made My Flight 100x Less Terrifying. Thanks Pup
Baby On Board
A Big Dog Had Her Own Seat On My Plane Today
Looked Down On The Plane And Saw This
I Was Pissed To Get The Middle Seat On My Flight But At Least I Made A Friend
Wait, so the person who brought the dog didn't get to sit with it?!? What sadistic airline were you flying?
Where?!?! I can't see him... I hate these things...
Load More Replies...This Little Guy Breathed Hot Air On My Leg For Most Of My Two Hour Flight
On Board
Don't you wonder what they're thinking, looking out a window from that far up? Do they even recognize it as the ground, or does it look like a movie?
Sat Next To Me On My Flight To San Francisco. No Name Yet. Was Adorable As Hell
This Smol Doggo I Saw On A Plane
Elvis In The Airplane
Look Who's Sitting Across From Me On The Plane. So Adorable! Sorry Rocky And Taj For Cheating On You
Such A Sweetie The Whole Flight
Had The Best Passenger Ever On My Flight Today. Gunter
The Passenger In Front Of Me Is So Hairy, And A Little Slobbery
The Beautiful Service Dog In My Row On The Flight To LA Today Kept Licking My Ankles
I Got To Sit Next To A Service Dog On The Plane
prong collars for the fail, but doggo sleeping on your foot for the win!
Poking Her Head Out On The Plane
Cute Girl On My Flight
This Dude Had His Own Seat On My Flight To Madrid
Did You Set Your Table Over Me Mama?
Ready For Takeoff
Sulo Travelling Malaga-Helsinki
Aeromexico Snake On A Plane Carefully Handled By Co-Pilot
dangerous much? hope it was tamed, because i wouldn't be on that plane
Sitting Next To The Best Passenger Ever
Heidy On Board
Flying To San Francisco
For A Furry Passenger On The Plane
On Board! Ready For Family Vacation
See Ya
Takeoff
This Fella
My Friend Had An 'Emotional Support Turkey' On Her Flight To Seattle Today
Is that the same one as earlier or are there several people with emotional support turkeys?
well the one earlier had a band or something around it's neck so I think it's a different one
Load More Replies...Snoozing Away In Business Class
Carry-On Chihuahua
I See Your Booped Dog On A Plane And Raise You A Sleeping Pupper On A Plane
Don't Mind Me, Just Hitching A Free Ride!
And very misleading showing us all cutesy dogs, a pony, cats etc first :))))
Load More Replies...Aaaaaggghhhhh!!!! If that had been my seat, I'd be dead from a heart attack at 35. Nopey nope nope!!
No offense, but I would rather sit next to any of these adorable creatures rather than humans.....
Other than the massive spider, I concur. As for the spider, I would be de-planing immediately. Whatever height.
Load More Replies...Cute, unless you're allergic. My husband would have an asthma attack sat next to one of these dogs (or sitting in the same seat on the flight after) and would come up in hives if licked. Perhaps a designated area would be best to help contain the allergens.
I am very sad to see pictures of exotic creatures and wild animales being carried around like it's no big deal. They must be suffering a lot of stress a (a Koala, a baby cheeta , really?) and probably are part of illegal trade. Such a pity that they get to look 'funny' on this posts with so many great pics of company animals.
I hear you, but if they're rescues/orphaned/abandoned doubt to the only sanctuary with space/resources requires flight, then I'm all for it. Not sure either wild animal should be out of a carrier, though. Apparently having them loose was okay with the airline. Adorable animals, but I'm not sure they can or should be domesticated.
Load More Replies...I am wondering how many have to go potty and have accidents? I cannot believe airlines allow this but whatever. Cute critters.
It's weird seeing pets on planes, I've never seen this before. Where do they go to the toilet?
A lot of animals that are being fostered and adopted out are flown all across the globe! I think it's amazing esp if they get a chance at a new home!
I once brought a rescue cat with me, from vacation. I had to keep her in the box, on the floor, it was Lufthansa airline - but what can you do. She survived, and I was happy they accepted her on a plane anyway (it all turned out a bit spontaneous). But honestly, I would really love it if there was a pet of any kind in a seat next to me, any time.
It's really cool that animals can fly too! And they are mostly well behaved :) If you happen to run into a penguin it must be a flight experience of a lifetime :D
Yeah, it's really a shame and really hard for me to understand why pets aren't allowed at all here even in buses or the subway. There's plenty of them that are so much more well behaved than so many children or even grown a*s people.
Load More Replies...No offense, but I would rather sit next to any of these adorable creatures rather than humans.....
Other than the massive spider, I concur. As for the spider, I would be de-planing immediately. Whatever height.
Load More Replies...Cute, unless you're allergic. My husband would have an asthma attack sat next to one of these dogs (or sitting in the same seat on the flight after) and would come up in hives if licked. Perhaps a designated area would be best to help contain the allergens.
I am very sad to see pictures of exotic creatures and wild animales being carried around like it's no big deal. They must be suffering a lot of stress a (a Koala, a baby cheeta , really?) and probably are part of illegal trade. Such a pity that they get to look 'funny' on this posts with so many great pics of company animals.
I hear you, but if they're rescues/orphaned/abandoned doubt to the only sanctuary with space/resources requires flight, then I'm all for it. Not sure either wild animal should be out of a carrier, though. Apparently having them loose was okay with the airline. Adorable animals, but I'm not sure they can or should be domesticated.
Load More Replies...I am wondering how many have to go potty and have accidents? I cannot believe airlines allow this but whatever. Cute critters.
It's weird seeing pets on planes, I've never seen this before. Where do they go to the toilet?
A lot of animals that are being fostered and adopted out are flown all across the globe! I think it's amazing esp if they get a chance at a new home!
I once brought a rescue cat with me, from vacation. I had to keep her in the box, on the floor, it was Lufthansa airline - but what can you do. She survived, and I was happy they accepted her on a plane anyway (it all turned out a bit spontaneous). But honestly, I would really love it if there was a pet of any kind in a seat next to me, any time.
It's really cool that animals can fly too! And they are mostly well behaved :) If you happen to run into a penguin it must be a flight experience of a lifetime :D
Yeah, it's really a shame and really hard for me to understand why pets aren't allowed at all here even in buses or the subway. There's plenty of them that are so much more well behaved than so many children or even grown a*s people.
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