Some passengers on planes hog the armrests. Some passengers are actually hogs. Hamlet, the emotional support animal of Megan Peabody, 28, is a jetsetting pig who's providing comfort in the skies.
Peabody has a fear of flying, but says having Hamlet onboard is a great help.
"I love flying, but I suffer with anxiety," Peabody told MailOnline, "so being able to pick Hamlet up, to hold, pet and comfort him makes me feel more comfortable and provides a lovely distraction.'
When pigs fly #hoglife #airhog #islandlifeforme A photo posted by Hamlet The Beach Hog (@hamlet_the_beach_hog) on Nov 1, 2015 at 7:05am PST
Do I get my wings too, now? #whenpigsfly A photo posted by Hamlet The Beach Hog (@hamlet_the_beach_hog) on Oct 14, 2015 at 12:49am PDT
Hamlet, a beach hog, went through one year of training before he flew with Peabody.
When pigs fly? Ha! Hoggin' the possibilities! #whenpigsfly #hoglife #homefortheholidays #americanairlines A photo posted by Hamlet The Beach Hog (@hamlet_the_beach_hog) on Dec 18, 2015 at 2:03pm PST
Hamlet is a purveyor of all sorts of inflight dining. "He sits there nice and relaxed, and will eat vegetables and Cheerios," Peabody said.
Piggy Pilot. Hoggin' the cockpit. #whenpigsfly #hoglife #americanairlines A photo posted by Hamlet The Beach Hog (@hamlet_the_beach_hog) on Dec 19, 2015 at 3:41pm PST
He made it into the cockpit on an American Airlines flight, and enjoys the view from 30,000 feet.
Hoggin' the view #hoglife #pigseyeview A photo posted by Hamlet The Beach Hog (@hamlet_the_beach_hog) on Oct 4, 2015 at 11:36am PDT
Hamlet travels by road sometimes, too.
Very 'pig-culiar'... #pigsofinstagram #lovepigs #pig #piggy #hoglife A photo posted by Hamlet The Beach Hog (@hamlet_the_beach_hog) on Jan 19, 2016 at 8:56am PST
Under the Air Carrier Access Act, passengers are permitted to bring animals on board at no additional cost with after providing documentation from a mental health professional.
Controversial, unexpected emotional support animals have been spotted with increasing frequency.
Pigs can fly shocked to see emotional support pig @BostonLogan in @Delta terminal on a leash. #travellife pic.twitter.com/rtkr4orHAq— Dr. Romie (@DrROMILA) January 13, 2016
Earlier this month, a passenger flew on Delta with an emotional support turkey.