Air Canada is about to find out what really happens when snakes are loose on a plane. In anticipation of allowing pets to fly in the cabins of its aircraft in July the company is testing safety scenarios involving several types of animals.
“We want to see how people react,” said Donald deLind, a spokesperson for Air Canada. “So we rounded up a bunch of employee volunteers, some hobos and a load of rejects from the SPCA. We needed real reactions, so of course we didn’t tell anyone what was going on.”
“We’re finding out what happens with all kinds of animals: small dogs, cats, gerbils, fish. Of course what’s really interesting is the snakes.”
Previously, pets would only have been able to fly in a temperature-controlled cargo area.
“Oh, we’ve had snakes loose on planes before,” said deLind, “but they’ve always just stayed in the cargo area and slept. No biggie. Now we’re about to find out what happens when they’re in the cabin.”
“Poisonous snakes are illegal in Canada, so your biggest worry is something like a boa constrictor or a python. That’s not going to kill a grown person. We figure, worst-case scenario, someone loses a cat or an infant.”
When asked what information the tests would give the company, deLind said he wasn’t sure.
“All I know is it’s fun as hell to watch people squirm.”
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