What looks like an airport staff member holding a plane on a leash has sparked laughter and curiosity online after musician Elly Xia filmed the bizarre sight before her flight to Hamburg.

Just before takeoff, Elly noticed ground crew communicating with pilots via a wired headset, giving the amusing illusion that the aircraft was being restrained like a well-trained pet.

The video was filmed on a flight from London Stansted to Hamburg, by musician Elly Xia who was on the way to film a music video. Before takeoff, airport staff is communicating with pilots via a wired headphone, which looks like he is holding the plane on a leash. Noticing the peculiar sight, the musician decides to ask the internet for some creative answers.