A closer look
Airport baggage handlers loading animals into the cargo hold of commercial airplanes frequently talk to and reassure the crated pets because the dark, noisy environment underneath the passenger cabin is utterly terrifying for them, as airlines cannot control the deafening roar of the jet engines or the violent turbulence that makes dogs think the world is ending; many ramp workers go out of their way to stack the kennels facing each other so the animals do not feel completely isolated in the gloom, making it somewhat heartwarming to know that while the corporate aviation monopoly actively ruins your day by losing your suitcase and delaying your flight, a heavily tattooed guy in ear defenders is gently baby-talking your golden retriever in the belly of a Boeing 737
