Larnaca airport deploys dogs to calm nervous flyers

Dogs are to be stationed in the departure lounge at Larnaca airport with the aim of both calming nervous flyers and encouraging adoptions from dog shelters, Cyprus’ airports’ operator Hermes Airports announced on Monday.

The dogs are “specially trained” and will be stationed at the airport for one two-hour period per week for the next two months, with passengers afforded the opportunity to pet them.

Hermes said the dogs’ deployment will both “facilitate relaxation for stressed...