A plane preparing for takeoff was halted in New York after a Florida couple with their pet dog fled via an emergency slide, authorities say.
The incident took place on board an Atlanta-bound Delta flight as it was taxiing towards the runway at LaGuardia Airport.
Witnesses reported seeing an agitated-looking male passenger force open the front cabin door and jump out using the emergency chute.
He was quickly followed by his female companion who carried the Great Dane puppy.
Fellow flyer Brian Plummer said the pair, named by the airline as Antonio Murdock and Brianna Greco, had moved seats several times on the plane which was not full.