Traveling by plane is, for many, a moment of anxiety and stress, but at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, India, an unusual solution that is changing this reality emerged. The airport now has therapy dogs that help reduce passenger fear and tension before boarding.
Therapy dogs to reduce anxiety
According to Lifestyle specializing website, Women’s Health, the program was recently launched at the domestic departure terminal and consists of the daily presence for two hours of special dogs to interact with travelers.
These animals not only provide emotional comfort, but they offer important psychological support to those who feel anxiety associated with flight.
The intervention aims to make airport experience less painful, facilitating a calmer and more serene trip.
An environment of calm at accelerated airports
At airports, the rapid pace and the busy environment can be a challenge for those who deal with nervousness. But the presence of therapy dogs has shown a surprising effect: turning this scenario into a calmer and cozy space.
The initiative is closely monitored by animal Angels Foundation’s team, which ensures that each interaction is safe and respecting the welfare of animals and passengers.
The meetings take place at the home of domestic matches and have won travelers of all ages. Children and people traveling alone in particular find a simple and genuine way to relieve tension at these times before boarding.
Innovation and well-being at the airport
With this program, Hyderabad airport joins a restricted group of Asian airports that already recognize the importance of mental health in the aviation sector, aligning with an international trend that values emotional support for passengers.
The initiative is part of a set of measures designed to improve service and make the travel experience more enjoyable, reinforcing the airport’s commitment to near and humanized service.
In addition to directly benefiting who travels, the presence of therapy dogs also projects an image of innovation and care by airport management, in an area where emotional comfort is still often left in the background.
A new way to face the fear of flying
In this union between technology and human support, the presence of dogs is a unique alternative to help deal with the fear of flying.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport proves that it is possible to innovate in the travel experience going beyond traditional methods, giving value to direct and affectionate contact as a way to reduce passenger stress.
According to, this approach reinforces the role of the airport not only as a starting point for destinations, but also as a space for support and care, recognizing that the trip begins long before taking off.
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