The Flight For Falcons

Don’t be weirded out by this because it’s actually quite normal for people to bring support animals on flights. Blind people have guide dogs, and Emiratis have falcons. The falcon is the national bird of the United Arab Emirates and a symbol of strength and hope. They also make ideal hunting partners.

Emiratis also take falcons with them on flights, and most domestic flights allow falcons in cabins. There is a catch, though. These domestic flights are to other Arab states only, and certain airlines have rules for the number of falcons, how they are transported, and where they can be in the cabin.