Did anyone pickup the ESA Chicken?
with all the new rules and restrictions, finally, i think this is an Emotional Support Animal most of us can tolerate.
https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2...unds&auto=webp
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...rt/2353406002/
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Popeyes is jumping on emotional support bandwagon with its new 'Emotional Support Chicken'
Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering flyers its own brand of comfort and reassurance in the air with the launch of its "Emotional Support Chicken."
Starting Tuesday and for a limited time, travelers passing through Terminal C of Philadelphia International Airport can purchase the high-flying fowl – a fried chicken meal in a specially designed, chicken-themed carrier box, perfect for taking onto the next flight.
“We know holiday travel can be frustrating, and there’s no better way to ease stress than with a box of delicious Popeyes fried chicken and a good laugh,” said Hope Diaz, the company’s chief marketing officer, in a statement.
At $8.49, the Emotional Support Chicken tenders meal is the same price as its earth-bound kin.
Emotional support animals have been in the news in recent months as travelers have been pushing the envelope on the types of animals they try to bring on flights and classify as "emotional support animals." There have been reports of peacocks, squirrels and pigs.
Airlines began to draw a line in the barnyard this year, cracking down on abusers and tightening up the rules on what is, and isn’t an emotional support animal.
Now, in most cases, travelers who need that extra support must apply in advance before toting their beloved pets on board.
Delta Air Lines tightened the leash in January, followed by United Airlines in February and American Airlines in May.
Additional rules went into effect for Delta on Tuesday, restricting animals on flights longer than eight hours and animals under 4 months old. Exceptions will be made until Feb. 1 for customers who already bought a ticket and asked to bring a support animal.
Alas, chickens fail to make the airlines’ cut for final boarding. Unless, apparently, they come with fries and a biscuit.
"We appreciate how comforting emotional support animals are and wanted to create our own version," Diaz said in the statement. "The good news is that our emotional support chicken is permitted to fly without any restrictions – one less worry for busy travelers!”
Popeyes' special carrier will be available while supplies last and when requested at the Philly airport.
also here: https://www.businessinsider.com/pope...irport-2018-12
Re: Did anyone pickup the ESA Chicken?
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Originally Posted by
Bogertophis
Saw this before & FYI, Popeye's got some flak for seeming to make fun of ESA's, which proves that no matter what you do, you can always offend someone.
I don't think that was their intent at all, considering how many people grab for "comfort food" when stressed, but this is our world...
I don't understand this world anymore.
Re: Did anyone pickup the ESA Chicken?
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artgecko
This...Is...Brilliant! Whoever their marketing person is, they have a wicked sense of humor. LOL
Yes! Pity they ended up apologizing to people for it...:confusd:
