A first class experience: US-based airline launches dog-friendly flights
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A US-based airline will cater to dogs and their owners. On Thursday (May 23),BARKAirwas setfor its maiden dogs-fly-first flight from New York to Los Angeles. According to BARK Air's Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Matt Meeker, the airline would transport dogs of all sizes and their owners in comfort and style.
"We cater everything to the dog, trying to lower their anxiety and their stress," Meeker said during a press conference on Tuesday,adding the airline is a first-class experience for dogs and a business-class experience for their owners.
'No crates, no stressful lines'
According to BARK Air, on the day of travel, dogs and their humans would arrive at the airport one hour before the flight for a simple, efficient check-in process and security screening – no crates, no stressful lines.
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"A highly skilled BARK Air concierge will welcome all pups and help them settle into their experience through socialisation at the gate and dog-centric cabin preparation," the airline's website states.
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The planes would beGulfstream G5sandtheywill never be bookedto theirfullcapacity.
Thisisbeingdoneto ensure that dogs and their owners haveenough room to spread out comfortably.
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"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," the website further states.
"Our concierge will also have a 'just in case'bag filled with calming treats, leashes, poop bags, and more will be providedat the gate. Once onboard, dogs will be served their beverage of choice (water, bone broth, you name it),during ascent and descent to ensure they do not experience any ear discomfort commonly caused by the change in cabin pressure," it adds.