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!

#1

This Guy And His Dog On My Flight Right Now. They Have Been Like This For Over 2 Hours

This Guy And His Dog On My Flight Right Now. They Have Been Like This For Over 2 Hours

willdogs Report

#2

This Guy Sat In Front Of Me Staring Out The Airplane Window For For 5 Hours And He Didn't Make A Sound

This Guy Sat In Front Of Me Staring Out The Airplane Window For For 5 Hours And He Didn't Make A Sound

PariahParty Report

#3

Met This Cute Lil Guy On Our Plane

Met This Cute Lil Guy On Our Plane

Avenge_her_uterus Report

Isabelle Traw
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I️ love all creatures. I️ guess my Sun Conure Kimo would not be welcomed she is noisy. But she is my baby

#4

Daniel Is An Emotional Support Duck That Was Recently Seen On A Flight To Asheville

Daniel Is An Emotional Support Duck That Was Recently Seen On A Flight To Asheville

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#5

Flight Attendant Made An Announcement To Congratulate Her On Her 12 Year Career With The Us Marines. The Cabin Erupted Into Applause

Flight Attendant Made An Announcement To Congratulate Her On Her 12 Year Career With The Us Marines. The Cabin Erupted Into Applause

WalkerFLRanger Report

#6

This Little Guy Was The Most Popular Passenger On The Plane Today. The Puppy, Not Me

This Little Guy Was The Most Popular Passenger On The Plane Today. The Puppy, Not Me

1234567890987Deee Report

#7

"But I'm Scared" Rocky's First Flight

"But I'm Scared" Rocky's First Flight

rockford4 Report

#8

Best Plane Ride Ever

Best Plane Ride Ever

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#9

Don't You Hate It When Strangers On Flights Want You To Share Your Snacks?

Don't You Hate It When Strangers On Flights Want You To Share Your Snacks?

AsHappyAs Report

Jane Stone
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dont know... I might share all my snacks with that pupper

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#10

A Little Worried About The Plane Ride

A Little Worried About The Plane Ride

bootscrilla Report

Christopher Short
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an owner of a few Border Collies, they look like that a lot. :D Not necessarily nervous, just alert.

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#11

Pets Take Over Plane Cabin On Fort Mcmurray Fire Evacuee Flight

Pets Take Over Plane Cabin On Fort Mcmurray Fire Evacuee Flight

spankr Report

Sam Orser
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They came to safety in Edmonton and points beyond. makes me proud to be an Albertan.

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#12

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!

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!

oliversworld1 Report

#13

Met This Well Behaved Flyer On The Plane

Met This Well Behaved Flyer On The Plane

laranadiscoteca Report

#14

A Booped Dog On A Plane

A Booped Dog On A Plane

SucculentGravy Report

#15

This Is How Desmond Sleeps On A Plane

This Is How Desmond Sleeps On A Plane

Anniba Report

#16

Cutest Passenger On My Flight! His Name Is Merlot

Cutest Passenger On My Flight! His Name Is Merlot

LuxeTiffany Report

Nicole Gauvreau
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would very much like more fluffy cats on planes

#17

Look Who Joined My Flight Today, United States Air Force Soldier And Her Dog. Tally

Look Who Joined My Flight Today, United States Air Force Soldier And Her Dog. Tally

majorgunho Report

#18

There Is A Cat On My Plane And It's So Cute

There Is A Cat On My Plane And It's So Cute

ballakev1 Report

#19

I Work As A Flight Attendant And This Is The Cutest Passenger I've Ever Met

I Work As A Flight Attendant And This Is The Cutest Passenger I've Ever Met

sharkinspace Report

#20

Koala Getting First Class Service In Flight

Koala Getting First Class Service In Flight

Qantas Report

#21

These Guys Were On My Flight The Other Day

These Guys Were On My Flight The Other Day

Kiter12 Report

Tania Moore
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Baby Cheetas don't meow. They chirp. It's really cute. :)

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#22

The Passenger Next To Me On My Plane Kept Trying To Talk To Me

The Passenger Next To Me On My Plane Kept Trying To Talk To Me

Ravkav Report

Angus Ryder
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't play chess with him and if I did I'd let him win. I value keeping my arms sattached.

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#23

You Saw Penguins On A Plane? My Papps Was Flying It

You Saw Penguins On A Plane? My Papps Was Flying It

-Loves2Spooge- Report

#24

Duke The Bush's Baked Beans Dog Always Flies First Class

Duke The Bush's Baked Beans Dog Always Flies First Class

crewsd Report

Kristin Pennington
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s his reward for keeping the recipe secret all these years!

#25

Had To Put Up With This Obnoxiousness In The Seat Next To Me On A Connecting Flight. Ruined My Day

Had To Put Up With This Obnoxiousness In The Seat Next To Me On A Connecting Flight. Ruined My Day

asciibutts Report

#26

Best Flight Ever

Best Flight Ever

agonzal7 Report

#27

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!

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!

se7enx Report

#28

For A Furry Passenger On The Plane

For A Furry Passenger On The Plane

WatDaPho Report

#29

Bentley Got To Meet The Captain After Our Flight Home Last Night

Bentley Got To Meet The Captain After Our Flight Home Last Night

iamkokonutz Report

#30

Flight Attendant: Episode 7

Flight Attendant: Episode 7

Goldendexter Report

Laurel Stark
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mini horses are legitimate service animals. They're are amazing. Look up YouTube videos of them. They are guide-horses.

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#31

Opened A Bag Of Jerky On A Plane. This Little Fella Popped Up And Surprised Me

Opened A Bag Of Jerky On A Plane. This Little Fella Popped Up And Surprised Me

ejh1230 Report

#32

I Got To Sit Next To A Service Dog On The Plane

I Got To Sit Next To A Service Dog On The Plane

Toucanicsam Report

#33

Had The Best Passenger Ever On My Flight Today. Gunter

Had The Best Passenger Ever On My Flight Today. Gunter

SEEJFLY Report

Virgil Blue
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Achtung! Der Gunter is on ze plane! Zee petting can commence!"

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#34

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

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

blahblahblahokay Report

#35

My Flight To School Had A Service Dog And A Service Cat In The Row In Front Of Me

My Flight To School Had A Service Dog And A Service Cat In The Row In Front Of Me

tarajoyless Report

Lenah Hedéen
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why write "hashtag" instead of just hashtag?? #?

#36

Sitting Next To The Best Passenger Ever

Sitting Next To The Best Passenger Ever

3magdnim Report

#37

Guy Sitting Next To Me On A Recent Southwest Flight

Guy Sitting Next To Me On A Recent Southwest Flight

Drwhalefart Report

#38

Only Good Boys On This Flight

Only Good Boys On This Flight

clolin Report

Jacqui Wilson
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I imagining this little guy's missing chunk of tongue, or is it just the angle of it?

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#39

My Boy Made A Friend On The Flight

My Boy Made A Friend On The Flight

the-happy-medium Report

#40

My Service Dog Goofing Off During Our Flight

My Service Dog Goofing Off During Our Flight

thefruitsnackfiend Report

#41

I Was Pissed To Get The Middle Seat On My Flight But At Least I Made A Friend

I Was Pissed To Get The Middle Seat On My Flight But At Least I Made A Friend

doylemad Report

#42

I Am Very Afraid Of Flying. He Made My Flight 100x Less Terrifying. Thanks Pup

I Am Very Afraid Of Flying. He Made My Flight 100x Less Terrifying. Thanks Pup

StressRelievingPoo Report

#43

A Kangaroo. On A Plane. Wearing Human Stuff

A Kangaroo. On A Plane. Wearing Human Stuff

riffraff1971 Report

#44

The Woman Next To Me On The Plane Has A Pupper, And Now I Have A Plane Friend

The Woman Next To Me On The Plane Has A Pupper, And Now I Have A Plane Friend

mferris23 Report

#45

Puppy On His First Flight

Puppy On His First Flight

_TheGermanGuy_ Report

#46

This Irish Setter Didn't Win The Best In Its Group At Westminster, But It Won The Best In First Class On My Flight

This Irish Setter Didn't Win The Best In Its Group At Westminster, But It Won The Best In First Class On My Flight

mepper Report

#47

This Smol Doggo I Saw On A Plane

This Smol Doggo I Saw On A Plane

emmaroller Report

#48

The Passenger Seat Next To Me On The Plane Back Home

The Passenger Seat Next To Me On The Plane Back Home

EM3music Report

#49

I Sat Behind A Labradoodle The Luck Dragon On My Flight Yesterday

I Sat Behind A Labradoodle The Luck Dragon On My Flight Yesterday

skycoaster Report

#50

Sky Doggo Didn’t Make A Single Awooo All Flight

Sky Doggo Didn’t Make A Single Awooo All Flight

GrandMasterKeK Report

#51

Penguins On A Plane To Ny

Penguins On A Plane To Ny

breakinthelaw88 Report

Chris J. Ford
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Smile and wave, boys. Smile and wave."

#52

There Are Penguins On This Plane

There Are Penguins On This Plane

nevermindimdown Report

#53

Met This Well Behaved Flyer On The Plane

Met This Well Behaved Flyer On The Plane

laranadiscoteca Report

#54

Passenger In Front Of Me On The Plane Kept Playing Footsie With Me. Finally Looked Down

Passenger In Front Of Me On The Plane Kept Playing Footsie With Me. Finally Looked Down

Roggin Report

#55

A Big Dog Had Her Own Seat On My Plane Today

A Big Dog Had Her Own Seat On My Plane Today

nsajirah2 Report

#56

Such A Sweetie The Whole Flight

Such A Sweetie The Whole Flight

drandolph Report

#57

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

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

generalgbo Report

#58

Sat Next To Someone Famous On The Plane

Sat Next To Someone Famous On The Plane

babygthefirst Report

#59

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

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

midami Report

#60

Here We Have A Very Nervous Passenger Onboard

Here We Have A Very Nervous Passenger Onboard

fkkchow Report

#61

My Seat-Mate Today On A Flight To Florida. Every Single Person Boarding The Plane Smiled

My Seat-Mate Today On A Flight To Florida. Every Single Person Boarding The Plane Smiled

primetarget Report

#62

There Was An Alaskan Husky On My Flight

There Was An Alaskan Husky On My Flight

civilizer Report

#63

This Little Guy Breathed Hot Air On My Leg For Most Of My Two Hour Flight

This Little Guy Breathed Hot Air On My Leg For Most Of My Two Hour Flight

gatz302 Report

#64

I Also Met A Well Behaved Flyer On My Flight, His Name Was Pablo

I Also Met A Well Behaved Flyer On My Flight, His Name Was Pablo

isaid_biiiiiiiiitch Report

#65

My Neighbor Is A Flight Attendant. He Just Posted This Photo Of Someone's "Therapy Pet," On His Flight

My Neighbor Is A Flight Attendant. He Just Posted This Photo Of Someone's "Therapy Pet," On His Flight

biggestlittlepickle Report

#66

On My Dad's Flight This Morning

On My Dad's Flight This Morning

sev09 Report

Tania Moore
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was he wearing a diaper? Is that what that black and white strip is?

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#67

E And Lucie Both Nervous On Takeoff. At Least E Knows How To Comfort Her Puppy. Picture Taken Just As We Went Wheels Up

E And Lucie Both Nervous On Takeoff. At Least E Knows How To Comfort Her Puppy. Picture Taken Just As We Went Wheels Up

instajovsky Report

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#68

When Pigs Fly? Ha! Hoggin' The Possibilities!

When Pigs Fly? Ha! Hoggin' The Possibilities!

hamlet_the_beach_hog Report

#69

Looked Down On The Plane And Saw This

Looked Down On The Plane And Saw This

grokm3 Report

#70

The Cutest Passenger On The Plane

The Cutest Passenger On The Plane

reddit.com Report

#71

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

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

Drewtw Report

#72

Elvis In The Airplane

Elvis In The Airplane

sal_d_dagostino_official Report

#73

I Had The Cutest Passenger On My Flight Today

I Had The Cutest Passenger On My Flight Today