Cincinnati airport employees fly stuffed dog home

After a stuffed dog was left behind at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, the staff gave it a proper send-off home to its owner.

The dog, dubbed Jet, is flying home, wearing a mask, to the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Staff posted about the puppy on July 14, asking if the dog looked familiar to anyone. They found Jet by a Starbucks inside the airport.

We think this guy missed his flight at CVG this morning! We found him hanging out by Starbucks outside of our security checkpoint. Look familiar? Help us share so we can get him home. 🐶 #CVGnext
Posted by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Tuesday, July 14, 2020

After naming the dog, Jet, staff gave the puppy a tour of the firehouse and brought him to Cork ‘N Bottle CVG. Jet did not have his ID, however, and was unable to purchase anything. He also was badged as an official employee of the airport.

Today "Jet" got badged as an official CVG employee. Then he took a tour of our firehouse. He also stopped by Cork 'N...
Posted by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Thursday, July 16, 2020

The staff then brought Jet to get Graeter’s Ice Cream. They determined that Jet was not from the Ohio area, as he had never tried it before. They took the dog by the Allegiant Travel Company counter.

Today we took Jet to Graeter's Ice Cream in Concourse A, because he had never tried it before. That's when it dawned on...
Posted by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Yesterday, Jet headed home to Florida. Staff showed pictures of the puppy waiting to take off. Jet wore a mask as he worked and traveled through the airport. Many people wished Jet safe travels as he flew home to his family in Florida.

BIG news: Jet is heading home to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport on Allegiant tomorrow morning! We can't wait for his big send-off. ✈️ Stay tuned & share! #CVGnext
Posted by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Thursday, July 23, 2020

Before Jet left for home, he got an interview with local TV station FOX19 WXIX, though some speculated that the interview may have been short.

Jet getting his close up before his flight home! FOX19 WLWT #puparazzi #cvgnext
Posted by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Friday, July 24, 2020

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