Luxury airline for dogs launches complete with puppy amenities & ‘doggie champagne’ – with staggering price
FLYING as man’s best friend has never been more relaxing since one airliner launched a luxury option for pups. Dogs can now travel in style with a new airliner that even provides “doggie champagne.” GettyA new airliner announced flights specifically planned with dogs in mind (stock photo)[/caption] Bark, a canine-friendly community, launched their very own Bark Air. As strange as the concept sounds, the company maintains they are not playing when it comes to pups. “We’re here to revolutionize flying for dogs,” their website reads. “A 100% totally real airline for dogs.” The website asks that pet-owners have a valid identification as well as providing Bark Air with information like size of the animal, any allergies it may have, and social preferences. RANGE ROVER OF AIRLINES The airline plans to initially connect the wider New York City, Los Angeles, and London areas. Bark Air announced that more routes are currently in the works for man’s best friend. “It’s a big world and we know you want to sniff it all,” the website reads, addressing the dogs. “So, while we’re starting with the New York City, Los Angeles, and London metro areas, we’ll be adding more domestic and international routes soon. “Please let us know if there’s a particular part of the world you want to pee on.” FLY HIGH, PAY HIGH Bookings are currently open, but they may break the bank for pet-owners. A one-way ticket from the New York City area to Los Angeles is currently priced at a whopping $6,000. Taking a trip across the pond may hurt the wallet even more, with a one-way trip from New York City to London priced at $8,000. In the FAQ section of their website, Bark Air said they were aware that the prices are high, but there’s hope for better deals in the future. “Our goal over time is to bring the ticket cost down significantly as we scale,” Bark Air said. LIVING THE LIFE Besides beverages like “doggie champagne” the company promises a “white paw service” for your dog. “The cabin will be prepped with calming aids such as: pheromone, music, warm lavender scented refreshment towels, and other comforts to help each dog feel settled,” Bark Air said. BARK AirBark Air currently has flights from the New York City area to the Los Angeles area[/caption] “Our concierge will also have a ‘just in case’ bag filled with calming treats, leashes, poop bags, and more will be provided at the gate.” They also have a plan for the painful ear-popping that can occur when flying. “Dogs will be served their beverage of choice — water, bone broth, you name it — during ascent and descent,” Bark Air said. “[This is] to ensure they do not experience any ear discomfort commonly caused by the change in cabin pressure. “In addition, a variety of Bark-branded treats, snacks, and surprises will be served throughout the flight experience.” BARK AirBark Air’s cross-country flights are a whopping $6,000 one-way, while going across the pond is $8,000 one-way[/caption]
FLYING as man’s best friend has never been more relaxing since one airliner launched a luxury option for pups.
Dogs can now travel in style with a new airliner that even provides “doggie champagne.”
Bark, a canine-friendly community, launched their very own Bark Air.
As strange as the concept sounds, the company maintains they are not playing when it comes to pups.
“We’re here to revolutionize flying for dogs,” their website reads. “A 100% totally real airline for dogs.”
The website asks that pet-owners have a valid identification as well as providing Bark Air with information like size of the animal, any allergies it may have, and social preferences.
RANGE ROVER OF AIRLINES
The airline plans to initially connect the wider New York City, Los Angeles, and London areas.
Bark Air announced that more routes are currently in the works for man’s best friend.
“It’s a big world and we know you want to sniff it all,” the website reads, addressing the dogs.
“So, while we’re starting with the New York City, Los Angeles, and London metro areas, we’ll be adding more domestic and international routes soon.
“Please let us know if there’s a particular part of the world you want to pee on.”
FLY HIGH, PAY HIGH
Bookings are currently open, but they may break the bank for pet-owners.
A one-way ticket from the New York City area to Los Angeles is currently priced at a whopping $6,000.
Taking a trip across the pond may hurt the wallet even more, with a one-way trip from New York City to London priced at $8,000.
In the FAQ section of their website, Bark Air said they were aware that the prices are high, but there’s hope for better deals in the future.
“Our goal over time is to bring the ticket cost down significantly as we scale,” Bark Air said.
LIVING THE LIFE
Besides beverages like “doggie champagne” the company promises a “white paw service” for your dog.
“The cabin will be prepped with calming aids such as: pheromone, music, warm lavender scented refreshment towels, and other comforts to help each dog feel settled,” Bark Air said.
“Our concierge will also have a ‘just in case’ bag filled with calming treats, leashes, poop bags, and more will be provided at the gate.”
They also have a plan for the painful ear-popping that can occur when flying.
“Dogs will be served their beverage of choice — water, bone broth, you name it — during ascent and descent,” Bark Air said.
“[This is] to ensure they do not experience any ear discomfort commonly caused by the change in cabin pressure.
“In addition, a variety of Bark-branded treats, snacks, and surprises will be served throughout the flight experience.”
