Pet Airways Takes To The Skies
Pet Airways, the world’s first pet-only airline, inaugural flight took to the skies from an airport in New York on Tuesday (July 14).
Animal-loving Americans can now ensure that their furry friends are no longer left to fend for themselves in cages in a freezing cargo hold when joining the family on holiday.
All of the passengers using the new airline’s cargo plane get to travel in the front of the plane in special carriers installed instead of seats.
Animals are escorted to the plane by pet-loving attendants who check on their precious cargo every 15 minutes.
The pets are given pre-boarding walks and bathroom breaks and also have access to a “Pet Lounge” where future fliers can wait and sniff the furniture before flights.
The demand for the service has been staggering, with flights rapidly booked out for the first two months.
Operating between regional airports in New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles, Pet Airways charges about $315 per trip, which is comparable with charges on less pet-friendly airlines.
The company is already looking to add more flights and cities soon, and hopes to fly to 25 destinations within three years.
You can visit the official Pet Airways website here.
Posted on July 16, 2009 | Filed Under Travel
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