Ever thought there would be an airline just for dogs? Well, it's true! BARK Air, the world's first airline for dogs, has been launched by a dog toy company called BARK in partnership with a jet charter service. Now, you and your furry friend can travel together in first class.
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Premium Travel for Dogs
BARK Air offers a luxurious travel experience for dogs of all sizes, along with their human companions. The airline calls this the “white paw experience” and describes itself as “the world’s first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs first, and their human companions second.”
Announcement and Features
Last month, BARK Air announced that it has taken the first-class experience and directed all the pampering to dogs. From booking to arrival, to in-flight services and disembarkation, dogs will be treated like VIPs and will have a luxurious, curated experience.
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Inspiration Behind BARK Air
Matt Meeker, co-founder and CEO of BARK Air, has been working on this idea for over 10 years. He was inspired by his late Great Dane, Hugo. Meeker used to travel with Hugo, but because Hugo was a big dog, it was hard to fit him on a plane. Hugo had to fly in the cargo hold, which was uncomfortable. To show how bad it is for dogs to travel in cargo, Meeker himself flew from Florida to New York in a cargo crate as part of BARK Air’s promotional campaign.
Maiden Flight
A recent Instagram post showed BARK Air’s first flight, which took off from New York to Los Angeles. The post said, "Right now, at an altitude of 30,000 feet, there is a flight filled with dogs."
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High Costs and Future Plans
While many airlines have restricted emotional support animals, BARK Air is a relief for pet owners. However, this service is expensive. A flight between New York and LA costs $6,000 for one dog and one human, or one human and two dogs under 50 pounds. A one-way flight between New York and London costs $8,000.
Price and Future Affordability
Meeker admits that the prices are high. However, he believes that, like many innovations in transportation, the costs will decrease over time. He is hopeful that BARK Air will become more affordable in the future.
So, when are you planning to travel with your furry family? BARK Air offers a unique and luxurious travel experience for dogs and their humans.
