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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

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#2

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?

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#3

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

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#5

Met This Cute Lil Guy On Our Plane

Met This Cute Lil Guy On Our Plane

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope I'd be able to take my corgi for a plane flight some day! :)

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#6

Penguin On Southwest Flight

Penguin On Southwest Flight

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#8

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

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

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#9

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

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#10

Met This Well Behaved Flyer On The Plane

Met This Well Behaved Flyer On The Plane

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#11

Koala Getting First Class Service In Flight

Koala Getting First Class Service In Flight

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#12

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

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"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".

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#13

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

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#14

This Is How Desmond Sleeps On A Plane

This Is How Desmond Sleeps On A Plane

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#15

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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#16

There's A Puppy On My Plane And It Just Made My Flight 100x Better

There's A Puppy On My Plane And It Just Made My Flight 100x Better

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#17

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

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

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Kwj
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love his harness with the tie, very handsome boy <3

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#18

My Service Dog Goofing Off During Our Flight

My Service Dog Goofing Off During Our Flight

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#19

Guy Sitting Next To Me On A Recent Southwest Flight

Guy Sitting Next To Me On A Recent Southwest Flight

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#21

I Had The Cutest Passenger On My Flight Today

I Had The Cutest Passenger On My Flight Today

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#23

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

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#25

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

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#26

These Guys Were On My Flight The Other Day

These Guys Were On My Flight The Other Day

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#27

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

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

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#28

Lol Who Brings A Dog On The Plane? I Didnt Even Know That Was Allowed?

Lol Who Brings A Dog On The Plane? I Didnt Even Know That Was Allowed?

Revan Report

#29

Licked, Kicked And Sniffed On Plane Flight

Licked, Kicked And Sniffed On Plane Flight

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#30

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

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#31

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

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#34

A Little Worried About The Plane Ride

A Little Worried About The Plane Ride

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#35

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

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#36

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!

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#37

Saudi Prince Buys 80 Seats On A Plane For His 80 Hawks

Saudi Prince Buys 80 Seats On A Plane For His 80 Hawks

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#38

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

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

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#39

Making Sure I Understand How This Passenger Thing Works

Making Sure I Understand How This Passenger Thing Works

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#41

Pets Take Over Plane Cabin On Fort Mcmurray Fire Evacuee Flight

Pets Take Over Plane Cabin On Fort Mcmurray Fire Evacuee Flight

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#42

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

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#43

A Kangaroo. On A Plane. Wearing Human Stuff

A Kangaroo. On A Plane. Wearing Human Stuff

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#44

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!

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#45

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

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#46

Puppy Made A Six Hour Flight More Bearable

Puppy Made A Six Hour Flight More Bearable

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David Ross
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course, any flight with a cutie like that is truly a great one!

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#47

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

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#48

My Dad Just Sent Me This Picture From His Plane...

My Dad Just Sent Me This Picture From His Plane...

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#49

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

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#50

Cutest Passenger On My Flight! His Name Is Merlot

Cutest Passenger On My Flight! His Name Is Merlot

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#51

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

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#52

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

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#53

My Boy Made A Friend On The Flight

My Boy Made A Friend On The Flight

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Lubna El-Mansy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wondering if they'rd all like...hi, are you scared ? "Yep,and you?". "Yep,s******g my tail"

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#54

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

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#55

Only Good Boys On This Flight

Only Good Boys On This Flight

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#56

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

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#57

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

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#58

The First Historically Recorded Flight Of A Pig Took Place On At Leysdown In Kent (Great Britain) On November 4th, 1909

The First Historically Recorded Flight Of A Pig Took Place On At Leysdown In Kent (Great Britain) On November 4th, 1909

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#59

The Passenger Seat Next To Me On The Plane Back Home

The Passenger Seat Next To Me On The Plane Back Home

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#61

Here We Have A Very Nervous Passenger Onboard

Here We Have A Very Nervous Passenger Onboard

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#64

Dogs On A Plane. Well I've Never Seen That Before

Dogs On A Plane. Well I've Never Seen That Before

scott.milsom Report

#65

On My Dad's Flight This Morning

On My Dad's Flight This Morning

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#66

Best Flight Ever

Best Flight Ever

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#67

Jake's On A Plane

Jake's On A Plane

dogisgood Report

#68

Willie's First Plane Ride Was Traumatic For The Both Of Us

Willie's First Plane Ride Was Traumatic For The Both Of Us

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#69

Met This Little Fella On His First Flight

Met This Little Fella On His First Flight

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#70

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

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#71

Sky Doggo Didn’t Make A Single Awooo All Flight

Sky Doggo Didn’t Make A Single Awooo All Flight

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#72

My Own Personal Service Dog On Flight Great Falls To Seattle

My Own Personal Service Dog On Flight Great Falls To Seattle

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#73

I Got To Meet Gus "The A-Lister!" Today On My Way To Ca

I Got To Meet Gus "The A-Lister!" Today On My Way To Ca

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#74

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

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

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#75

Joey The Kangaroo Looks Quite Comfortable In This Seat In The First Class Cabin Aboard An Aircraft

Joey The Kangaroo Looks Quite Comfortable In This Seat In The First Class Cabin Aboard An Aircraft

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#77

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

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#79

A Big Dog Had Her Own Seat On My Plane Today

A Big Dog Had Her Own Seat On My Plane Today

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#81

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

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M O'Connell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, so the person who brought the dog didn't get to sit with it?!? What sadistic airline were you flying?

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#82

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

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#83

On Board

On Board

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Connie Martin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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?

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#84

Sat Next To Me On My Flight To San Francisco. No Name Yet. Was Adorable As Hell

Sat Next To Me On My Flight To San Francisco. No Name Yet. Was Adorable As Hell

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#85

This Smol Doggo I Saw On A Plane

This Smol Doggo I Saw On A Plane

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#87

Look Who's Sitting Across From Me On The Plane. So Adorable! Sorry Rocky And Taj For Cheating On You

Look Who's Sitting Across From Me On The Plane. So Adorable! Sorry Rocky And Taj For Cheating On You

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#88

Such A Sweetie The Whole Flight

Such A Sweetie The Whole Flight

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#89

Had The Best Passenger Ever On My Flight Today. Gunter

Had The Best Passenger Ever On My Flight Today. Gunter

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#90

The Passenger In Front Of Me Is So Hairy, And A Little Slobbery

The Passenger In Front Of Me Is So Hairy, And A Little Slobbery

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#91

The Beautiful Service Dog In My Row On The Flight To LA Today Kept Licking My Ankles

The Beautiful Service Dog In My Row On The Flight To LA Today Kept Licking My Ankles

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#92

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

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

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

prong collars for the fail, but doggo sleeping on your foot for the win!

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#93

Poking Her Head Out On The Plane

Poking Her Head Out On The Plane

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#95

This Dude Had His Own Seat On My Flight To Madrid

This Dude Had His Own Seat On My Flight To Madrid

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#99

Aeromexico Snake On A Plane Carefully Handled By Co-Pilot

Aeromexico Snake On A Plane Carefully Handled By Co-Pilot

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#100

Sitting Next To The Best Passenger Ever

Sitting Next To The Best Passenger Ever

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#103

Got A Flight Buddy

Got A Flight Buddy

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#104

For A Furry Passenger On The Plane

For A Furry Passenger On The Plane

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#107

Takeoff

Takeoff

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#109

My Friend Had An 'Emotional Support Turkey' On Her Flight To Seattle Today

My Friend Had An 'Emotional Support Turkey' On Her Flight To Seattle Today

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#110

Are You Talking To Me?

Are You Talking To Me?

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#111

Snoozing Away In Business Class

Snoozing Away In Business Class

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#113

I See Your Booped Dog On A Plane And Raise You A Sleeping Pupper On A Plane

I See Your Booped Dog On A Plane And Raise You A Sleeping Pupper On A Plane

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#114

Don't Mind Me, Just Hitching A Free Ride!

Don't Mind Me, Just Hitching A Free Ride!

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