Most airports that had them before the pandemic have now brought back their teams of stress-busting therapy animals to the terminals.
A great example is SFO’s Wag Brigade, which is made up of about a dozen cute pups, a pig named LiLou, and the newest member of the team, a 28-pound Flemish Giant rabbit named Alex the Great. Look for them all next time you’re in SFO.
Finnair handing out Nort Pole Diplomas
Yes, even adults love getting a set of plastic wings when onboard some airplanes. But Finnair has brought back a cool amenity for travelers: a certificate for passengers who have flown over the North Pole.
Back in 1983, when Finnair became the first airline to fly non-stop from Europe to Japan, passengers on the carrier’s Tokyo flights were given a certificate for flying over the North Pole.
Now, Finnair is using that polar route again in order to avoid flying in Russian airspace. And the carrier has brought back the certificate – plus some Moomin stickers.
On March 9, flight AY073 from Helsinki to Tokyo Narita headed towards the North Pole, instead of heading East. With this flight, Finnair resumed its service to Tokyo Narita, skirting around Russian airspace that closed on February 28.
Since Russia closed its airspace on 28 February, we have had to find alternative routes for our Asian flights. If your flight is operated over the North Pole, we will reward you with a Northern route diploma, which was also handed out back in the 1980s. https://t.co/wtve1YU4LIpic.twitter.com/Mb9mC8Dtzn
Now that the Stuck at the Airport museum team is back in the field, we’re adding a stop to the Indiana State Museum to our list so we can see the exhibit about Major Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World.
Explore the life and career of America's first Black sports superstar in "Major Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World" โ NOW OPEN at the Indiana State Museum. Plan your visit: https://t.co/Gkdrz6oSb3pic.twitter.com/tZ0A7JbOY6
It was quite a Monday for some airports around the country. The day started out like this at Denver International Airport
Who else caught the dramatic sunrise in Denver today? Talk about drama! ๐ Thanks to IG: denverdave1968 for capturing the beautiful colors over the airfield at DEN! pic.twitter.com/rd3wYBjUh0
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that the SFO Wag Brigade, a team of certified stress-relief animals, is back on duty in the terminals after a 20-month absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The San Francisco SPCA certifies all participating animals through their Animal Assisted Therapy (ATT) Program. And, prior to returning to SFO, all Wag Brigade animals were recertified. We hope that means LiLou the airport therapy pig that used to visit SFO about once a month will return soon too.
Good news โ the #SFOWagBrigade is back at the airport!!! Tristan is rolling out in Terminal 3 this morning โ ready for smiles, pets, and to make your heart melt. ๐ ๐พ pic.twitter.com/KVxA0BJJG6
— San Francisco International Airport (SFO) โ๏ธ๐ท (@flySFO) October 18, 2021
Fire at DFW, No Water at CLT Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) had to deal with a water main break nearby today.
The City of Charlotte has experienced a water main break in the vicinity of the Airport. There is little to no water pressure in the terminal at this time. The Airport is in contact with Charlotte Water to assess the situation.
And at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), there was a fire in one of the parking garages.
๐จ Customer Alert: There is a small fire located in our Terminal D garage. Customers are being asked not to access the garage at this time and the parking lot is temporarily closed for incoming or outgoing traffic.
We will have more information here once we receive it.
๐จ Fire Update: The fire is under control in the Terminal D garage and there are no injuries. It is available for drop-off traffic ONLY, but we are still asking customers to avoid the garage. Additional details follow in this thread โฌ๏ธ
Several vehicles sustained damage from the fire. Our DFW Team is providing claim forms on site for anyone whose vehicle was damaged, and we will also add those forms to https://t.co/GhrbmhxCv8 tonight. We will also be reaching out to owners of damaged vehicles proactively.
Thursday was National Dog Day and airports went all out to celebrate their favorite pooches.
First, let’s congratulate Alona, who works at Mccarran International Airport in Las Vegas, who is this year’s winner of the TSA’s Cutest Canine contest.
Thank you to everyone who 'raised a paw' and voted for Alona in this year's @TSA Cutest Canine contest. She is a worthy holder of this title and spends her days working @LASairport. Who knew a #workingdog could be so skilled AND so cute? ๐พ pic.twitter.com/S7cp7YGadK
BLOG: Every dog has their day, and today belongs to Alona, the winner of this yearโs TSA Cutest Canine Contest! We tallied over 131,000 votes from you on our social media platforms. Alona, an Explosives Detection Canine out of @LasAirport. Read more at: https://t.co/cfy9obTyQwpic.twitter.com/nwDf9yvfCi
Here are some of the other working dogs at airports around the country who got some extra love and attention on National Dog Day too. All winners.
Happy #NationalDogDay! ๐พ Whether they are serving our community or just passing through, we love seeing them around the airport. โ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/HdnQbfg48R
& it wouldn't be a #NationalDogDay without shouting out some of our favorite furry friends at CHS! Scout, Taz & Hector keep our travelers safe and we are so thankful for them. ๐พ ๐ถ pic.twitter.com/VA8lsUMWq8
— Charleston International Airport (@iflyCHS) August 26, 2021
Today Paws for Takeoff launched at CHS! Playful, tail-wagging canines and their owners provide a special way to help alleviate the stress that is so common in an airport environment. Teams volunteering at CHS will visit on Thursdays or Sundays between the hours of 9a and 6p. ๐พ pic.twitter.com/gdlbW6w02Y
— Charleston International Airport (@iflyCHS) August 26, 2021
Happy National Dog Day to all the K9s who play an essential role in keeping our passengers safe. Meet officer Ayers and K9 Sandy from the @houstonpolice. pic.twitter.com/bgWyoCBEI1
It is International Dog Day! In celebration, we have 8 CATS Teams out and about starting at 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. Check in with our Information Booths to find out where you can find the teams! ๐พ ๐ ๐พ #DENCATSpic.twitter.com/xY1nr2ytGg
Weโre celebrating #NationalDogDay๐ถ with the #MiamiHoundMachine. Even though they are not back in the terminal, you can still snap a pic๐ท with them at MIA. Just look for our pop-up photo spots. Now thatโs news that will get tails wagging! pic.twitter.com/UE9hhOisau
We have a lot to celebrate on International Dog Day! We are thankful for the dedication and hard work of our SDF WAGS and Public Safety K-9 teams, doing their part to keep travelers happy and safe.ย ย #FlyLouisville#NationalDogDay#Dogdaypic.twitter.com/pisUbyZOAK
National Work Like a Dog Day isn’t officially about dogs. (It’s about not being afraid to do hard work) But airports – and the TSA – took the opportunity to show off their working dogs.