Peek Inside Frankfurt Airport’s Massive 43,000-Square-Foot Animal Lounge

Frankfurt Airport is one of the world’s busiest, and they have pulled out all the stops to make sure that animals get as pleasant a flying experience as their human guests. Welcome to the Frankfurt Animal Lounge, one of the most advanced animal stations in the world, where four-legged passengers are the priority!

Impressive Infrastructure

Lufthansa Cargo is quite rightly very proud of its purpose-built lounge. You can have a look around for yourself in this YouTube clip. The hub measures 43,000 square feet and provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are 42 animal stalls for large animals (including horses), 61 dog kennels, and three quiet zones for cats. There are also 18 climate chambers, 2 aviaries, and a black light area for examining ornamental fish​.

What Services Does the Lounge Provide?

Within the hub, there are animal coordination and veterinary services under one roof​. A team of trained staff and animal keepers is dedicated to the animals’ care. For the animals’ protection, only authorized staff are allowed to enter.

Customers can book their animals’ travel needs via Lufthansa Cargo Service Centers and have access to 24/7 eTracking via the web and a mobile app. Many types of animals are catered to in the hub, including pets, fish, insects, livestock, and exotic animals. Animals are transported with the highest priority and fastest transport time, with the goal being for animals to travel with minimal stress.

Each animal is cared for according to their needs and fed and watered appropriately. The accommodation is spacious, and the staff can handle both allergies and medication needs. When your pet gets to the hub, it will have its picture taken, which will be sent to you. Owners are also given a personal contact email address so that they can get in touch at any time if they have concerns. This animal lounge experience is arguably more luxurious than any option humans have available.