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Some airlines let falcons fly in the cabin

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In certain highly lucrative flight markets, wealthy passengers absolutely refuse to put their prized hunting birds in the cargo hold. To appease these high-paying customers, airlines explicitly allow falcons to ride in the main cabin. They sit blindfolded on perches right next to confused tourists trying to eat miniature bags of pretzels in peace.

Some airlines let falcons fly in the cabin
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