Key Points Summary: Huge Service Dog on Flight

• Viral video shows massive service dog boarding United flight
• Influencer Piêtra Luccas sparks online outrage with her Great Dane
• Passengers appeared surprised but calm as dog boarded
• Critics claim the dog isn’t a legitimate service animal
• Great Danes can weigh up to 175 pounds and reach 32 inches
• Luccas accused of exploiting disability rules for attention
• Other passengers with giant dogs have faced similar backlash

Huge Service Dog Sparks Social Media Frenzy After Boarding Flight

It started with a gasp and ended in an online uproar. Instagram model Piîtra Luccas caused major turbulence online after bringing her giant Great Dane onto a United Airlines flight—and posting it for her nearly 2 million followers.

Shock at the Cabin Door

The viral clip, with over 46 million views, shows Luccas and her dog Charlie approaching the airplane. A flight attendant reacts, “Well, hello! I’ve been hearing about this guy.”

Luccas calmly tells the crew she just wants to ensure those around her are okay with the massive animal. The flight supervisor had already briefed everyone onboard, so they proceeded without protest—at least on the plane.

But the online reaction? Far more heated.

Social Media Barks Back

“Who brings a horse on a plane?” snapped one commenter, referencing the dog’s hulking size. Another added, “I love dogs, but this is ridiculous.”

Dozens of critics accused Luccas of faking a disability to gain special access. “She knows damn well that’s not a service dog,” one user fumed. Another called the move “attention-seeking behavior.”

Great Danes Draw Controversy

Charlie is a Great Dane, a breed known for its size and calm demeanor. According to the American Kennel Club, male Danes can grow up to 32 inches tall and weigh 175 pounds. Despite their intimidating size, they’re often described as gentle giants.

Still, critics say planes aren’t the place for them. “What about passengers with dog allergies or fear of dogs?” asked one commenter.

Service or Spectacle?

Online sleuths quickly dug into Luccas’ social media, claiming it showed no signs of a disability. “She’s healthy and just using the dog for views,” one angry viewer posted.

“The absolute narcissism of the day,” raged another. “People are abusing service animal rules, and it’s not fair to those truly in need.”

This Isn’t the First Time

In December, another Great Dane boarded a flight and faced similar scorn. Just last month, content creator Gabriel Bogner flew from Los Angeles to New York with his 140-pound Dane, Darwin. Though he has Crohn’s disease and uses Darwin as a service animal, backlash still followed.

Bogner required multiple seats for Darwin, prompting complaints from fellow travelers and sparking another round of viral debates.

Airlines Face Tough Questions

Airlines are now under pressure to enforce tighter rules on service animals. The rise in emotional support pets and questionable service dog claims has sparked ongoing confusion.

The Department of Transportation says service animals must be trained to assist a person with a disability and behave in public. Critics argue more screening is needed to prevent abuse.

Internet Divided, Debate Continues

For now, Luccas is staying quiet amid the storm. Her video continues to spread, and the debate rages on: Was it a legitimate use of service dog rules, or a social media stunt?

Either way, Charlie the Great Dane has become the most talked-about passenger in the sky.