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Tickets for the world’s first luxury airline service for dogs from Westchester to Los Angeles sold out Thursday at 4 p.m.
Traveling with dogs can usually be a hassle depending on each airline’s travel policies. Even some airlines have come Under fire For treating furry companions in recent years, whether they are small lap dogs or large dogs Ride the cargo.
However, the airline, created by dog toy brand BARK, has partnered with jet charter service to transport man’s best friend and their owners on a stress-free flight “in comfort and style,” CEO Matt Meeker said. Video About Reuters Airlines.
The company says on its website that it “takes the white-glove experience common to a human’s first-class experience and redirects all of that pampering to cats.”
“We’re excited to take the insights we’ve learned over the years to create an experience that’s completely different from adopting dogs — from the ground to the sky,” Meeker said in a news release Wednesday.
Where does BARK Air travel to and how much does it cost?
Flights are currently available from Westchester County Airport to Biggin Hill Airport in London and Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles.
A “white paw” experience can even be a drawback. As of its first flight, tickets for a dog and its human cost at least $6,000 one-way for domestic flights and $8,000 for international flights.
BARK Air passengers can skip TSA screening in favor of a simple check-in process, dogs can socialize with their fellow travelers before the flight and humans will be served meals cooked by chefs at the airport.
What facilities does BARK Air have?
The airline said that flight attendants are also trained to handle dogs and their needs to suit the travel experience. A “dogs fly first” routine at the start of the flight will include soothing music, scents and colors to soothe the dogs’ anxiety, and the pups will be given noise-cancelling earmuffs, anxiety jackets and all the treats they can imagine.
During takeoff and landing, the dogs can also sip their own fancy drink to help their ears adjust to the pressure of the cabin. Dogs will even be treated to a spa experience 3,000 feet in the air, Meeker said. No cages were found on the Park Air flight. Dogs can sit freely on the seat, bed or even their owner.
In case of a bathroom emergency, Park Air has designated areas for pups to do their business before the flight and emergency cards during the flight.
Up to 15 dogs and their humans are welcome on each flight, but Park Air said it does not sell more than 10 tickets per flight to give the pups space to roam. Children are also not allowed to fly with their furry friends. Each passenger must be at least 18 years of age.
For more information on Park Air flight tickets and documents, see Airline website.
Includes reporting from USA TODAY.
