Popeyes offers 'emotional support chicken' at Philly airport

Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, there is a new and very unique feature being offered for travelers at Philadelphia International Airport.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering flyers its own brand of comfort while providing a good laugh: "Emotional Support Chicken."

That means, travelers passing through Terminal C can get a fried chicken meal in a specially designed, chicken-themed carrier box - which is permitted to fly without any restrictions.

You will have to request it though when ordering.

The box reads:

Airlines have recently been tightening rules on animals, saying their numbers have skyrocketed and some have relieved themselves or bitten other animals.

Delta: On long flights, leave your support animal at home. Maribel Aber reports during Action News Mornings on December 11, 2018.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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