A new airport boarding gate video shows Ritchie, a Great Pyrenees, calmly waiting at the boarding gate while airline staff try to sort out the dog’s seating arrangement. The clip was shared on Instagram, under the account @ritchiethepyr, with the caption, “Would you? Ps: service dogs are allowed to fly, but you still have to purchase a ticket. Or 3.” The Reel highlights the pup’s gentle nature and surprising patience as he and his owner prepare to board the flight.
Dog patiently waits at the gate as airline officials figure their seats out
Ritchie, the Great Pyrenees, is winning hearts across Instagram. He became the center of a lighthearted airport moment when his owner attempted to board a flight with him. The video begins by explaining what happened as they approached the boarding gate. During that moment, the staff members appeared confused, unsure whether the giant dog had his own boarding pass.
In the video, the gate security approaches the dog and his owner and politely asks if they are boarding. When the owner answers yes, the guard follows up by asking for their seats. She replies, “8-A, B, and C.” The guard pauses, surprised, and repeats, “Three?”
She then confirms, explaining they indeed have three seats for the two of them. Viewers quickly realized that the staff was taken aback by the idea of the duo needing three seats to themselves. However, the oversized yet calm Great Pyrenees stood quietly through it all.
The gentle breed is known for its calm temperament, protective instincts, and impressive size, and Ritchie demonstrates all of these qualities in the video. Dog lovers flocked to the comments, expressing affection and admiration.
One user described how irresistible Ritchie looked, adding, “I would request the B seat so I’m right in the middle of all of the fluff.” Another shared the feeling of wanting to be close to him in the flight, saying, “I would pay extra to be near Ritchie.”
The wholesome moment has resonated with travelers and pet owners alike, turning a simple airport interaction into a viral reminder of how endearing — and well-behaved — big dogs like Ritchie can be.
