Overview
- Frankfurt Airport reported large numbers of dogs seeking calm in its terminals during the 2025/26 New Year’s Eve period under the area’s no-fireworks rules.
- Paderborn/Lippstadt invited owners to stay in the terminal free of charge with open gastronomy and pet-supply giveaways, with no advance registration required.
- Hotel industry representatives said airport properties have built a growing niche over the past three years, with some recording roughly 80% occupancy on New Year’s Eve.
- Airport-area hotels charged additional pet fees that varied by brand and demand, with examples in Berlin ranging from €12 to as high as €50 for the night.
- Veterinarians and trainers described fireworks as severely stressful for many dogs, and some advocates renewed calls for broader consumer-fireworks restrictions.