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Emotional Reunion: 101 Evacuated with 45 Pets in Athens

3/20/2026

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On March 19, 2026, an evacuation flight from Abu Dhabi to Athens carried 101 people and 45 pets.
Emotional scenes unfolded as pets were reunited with their owners at the airport.
Greek officials said pets are family members amid the war's disruption to travel.
Passengers such as Danai Koukoulomati and Alexandra Papayanis described difficulties finding flights that accommodate animals.

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On March 19, 2026, an evacuation flight from Abu Dhabi to Athens carried 101 people and 45 pets.
Emotional scenes unfolded as pets were reunited with their owners at the airport.
Greek officials said pets are family members amid the war's disruption to travel.
Passengers such as Danai Koukoulomati and Alexandra Papayanis described difficulties finding flights that accommodate animals.