Hermes Airports has unveiled a new initiative designed to help passengers relax before their flights and encourage the adoption of shelter dogs.
For the next three months, the “Preboarding Zen Mode” programme will feature specially trained dogs in the Departure Gates area of Larnaca airport once a week for two-hour sessions.
The trained dogs will be accompanied by a trainer to ensure safe interactions.
The programme aims not only to ease passenger anxiety but also to create a more welcoming and calming atmosphere at the airport.
In addition to passenger comfort, the initiative underscores the value of animal adoption, showcasing that shelter dogs can make excellent companions.
The Director of Aviation Development, Marketing and Communication at Hermes Airports, Maria Kouroupi, stated “We are happy to present the ‘’Preboarding Zen Mode’’ programme at Larnaca Airport, which since its launch day attracted a lot of passengers who wanted to pet Triggle, a friendly, stray, German shepherd. Our goal is to offer passengers a unique and positive experience, whilst encouraging the adoption of dogs”.
