Long queue. crazy people. TSA. Limited food choices. For most people, airport travel can be a one-way ticket to Anxiety City. But this holiday season, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is struggling to relieve passengers' nervousness by releasing secret weapons.
Lyra pigs wear festive dresses (Source: twitter.com/flysfo) Meet LiLou, treating pigs.
#Lilou The pig made its debut today and became the newest member of #SFO wagbrigade. @sfspca pic.twitter.com/MKcU1khvOY
- flySFO(@flySFO)December 5, 2016
LiLou arrived at the blue tutu and the pilot's hat on the first day of work. Her cute, anxious and soothing duties include spinning, sitting, "doing waves" and, of course, bringing happiness and Joe to the tired traveler. Is the pressure and frustration of spreading airport delays really better than the pigs in the tutu? We don't think so.
#Lilou is here!!! pic.twitter.com/AP4rVWmaE3
- flySFO(@flySFO)December 5, 2016
LiLou is Wag Brigade (also The newest member of the cutest contingent) (and the only pig). According to Wag Brigade's web page, the support team is made up of cute dogs trained by SPCA in San Francisco, with the goal of "making passengers travel more enjoyable."
Needless to say, LiLou is a piece of music with travelers.
I met this pig more excited than any celebrity. #therapypig #wagbrigade #flysfo @flySFO #lilouthetherapypig pic.twitter.com/ErdRHY2qzO
- Ruff Day Adventures (@RuffDaySF) December 5, 2016
We certainly hope that this is the beginning of a new trend for all airports. If you don't have any treatment animals at the nearest airport, you can alleviate your anxiety by avoiding these foods and trying some natural remedies.
What are you thinking about?
Do you have a special way to combat travel anxiety? Should more airports provide therapeutic animals? Do you know someone who has a pet? Please let us know in the comments below.
