About to take the first travel flight for your pet dog

Bark, a company that specializes in providing all services for pet dogs in the US, launched "Bark Air" - an airline service only for pets and announced that passengers can book flights to travel with their pets from April 11. This air travel service only for dogs prioritizes the comfort and satisfaction of the pet dogs during the flight and the accompanying owners.

Bark's ambitious project marks the beginning of a luxury air service, designed exclusively for man's best friend.

The airline's available routes include New York to Los Angeles and London, and flights from Westchester County Airport to Van Nuys and Stansted airports.

By partnering with an airline with a platinum rating from Argus, the safety rating agency, Bark is able to ensure top-notch safety and comfort for both dogs and their owners. The airline announced it would be flying on a Gulfstream 550. The booking system is touted as seamless and customer-friendly. A concierge will proactively contact travelers after booking to personalize the itinerary for each dog and owner. This individual approach caters to every need and preference, creating a tailored, comfortable travel experience for passengers and their pets.

“We offer a ‘to and from the airport’ transportation service,” says Dave Stangle, Bark’s VP of brand marketing. Passengers are taken to a separate terminal that is set up like a pick-up location, where they can have a snack and a drink. Once on board, the dogs enjoy the best care, with luxurious amenities to ease any stress and panic.

A traveler who booked the first flight revealed that the fare for a passenger and an accompanying owner was $6,000 (over 150 million VND) one way from New York to Los Angeles, and $8,000 (200 million VND) one way from New York to London. Many people said that these were "prices for the rich".

Even Dave Stangle admits this. “The price point is not accessible to everyone,” he says. However, the airline doesn’t see price as the primary goal if it wants to innovate and grow dog travel.

According to Bark Air regulations, passengers must be 18 years or older to fly. Although the airline's planes are designed to accommodate 15 dogs and their owners, Bark Air says it will not sell more than 10 tickets to ensure passengers and their dogs have more space to move around comfortably on the flight.

TB (according to VnExpress)

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