Istanbul: Six-year-old Kuki and one-and-a-half-year-old Alita have recently joined the ranks of airport staff at one of the world’s busiest airports, helping stressed-out travelers.
Before passport control, passengers are greeted by two dogs on international flights, some in a hurry, some in panic, and some hanging around to say goodbye to their loved ones.
Traveling outside his native Iran for the first time, Ali Bakhtiari was impressed when he saw Alita, a toy, dark brown Lagotto Romagnolo with thick curly hair, and Alita, a black and white Border Collie. Eyes.
I walked a lot. I was physically tired. But seeing this dog produced so many endorphins.Two pet dogs before returning to Tehran.
The two dogs, part of a five-member team and their handlers, have traveled in several areas, joining passengers waiting for their flights at the mega airport, a global hub that has served more than 76 million passengers in the past two months.
“We are conducting a dog therapy project to give guests a better flight experience and reduce flight stress,” veterinarian Volkan Arslan, who coordinates the project, told AFP.
Turkey therapy dogs join Istanbul Airport staff
