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A well-behaved Alaskan Malamute recently joined passengers on a Beijing to Tokyo flight.
Alaskan Malamute is verified as an emotional support animal.
This adorable dog is here to cure your mid-week blues, literally! A video circulating online shows a well-behaved Alaskan Malamute comfortably seated in the cabin of a plane, flying just like any other passenger.
The clip, apparently filmed by a fellow traveller, begins with a shot down the aisle, focusing on the back of the dog’s head. As the camera moves closer, it reveals the large Malamute calmly sitting in the middle seat next to a woman, presumably its owner. The dog is leashed and peacefully settled, stealing hearts with its calm demeanour.
While the identities of both the dog and the owner are not known, the video shows that the Alaskan Malamute managed to keep everyone around it in good spirits. The video was first shared back in 2019 and was taken on a flight operated by China Southern Airlines. It has now resurfaced online with a caption over the video that reads, “I was on a plane from Beijing to Tokyo when I saw a giant Alaskan Malamute sitting in a seat.”
The new post that has gained attention includes the caption, “He’s better behaved than most kids,” and honestly, we couldn’t agree more.
Watch the clip here:
The video has gained over five million views and sparked comments from people who were both surprised and delighted by the well-behaved dog.
One user commented, “What a perfectly distinguished gentleman.”
Another said, “I would pay extra to sit next to that good boy.”
“I see an empty seat right next to that bear. If someone doesn’t sit there, I would jump into that seat the moment the plane takes off,” someone else said.
Under regular airline rules, animals are not allowed to travel in the passenger cabin unless they are kept inside a carrier. In most cases, pets must be placed in the cargo section of the flight.
But sometimes, airlines do make exceptions for service animals such as guide dogs. These animals are allowed to travel with their owners, but they must carry valid identification documents and a proper health certificate to be approved.
In this case, as reported by the South China Morning Post, a representative from China Southern Airlines confirmed that the Alaskan Malamute had been verified as an emotional support animal and was officially approved to fly inside the cabin on that journey.
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