Pet Airways
plans to launch in July, serving six major hubs from New York to Los
Angeles, allowing people to fly their pets across the country without
putting them in the cargo compartment of a passenger jet. No people allowed. Pets only! "On Pet Airways, your pets aren't packages, they're 'pawsengers.'"
According to CNBC the airline was started by Dan Wiesel and Alysa Binder after they got tired of being forced to fly their Jack Russell Terrier, Zoe, with their luggage.
Tickets start at $149 and Pet Airways has had all of their passenger seats removed to make way for pet carriers. The planes do not have a particularly long range, so a trip from the Big Apple to La-La land will include a few stops. Think of it as an opportunity for Fido to stretch his legs, eat, and take potty breaks en route. Trained "pet attendants" will be on board checking the animals every 15 minutes. You can even drop off your pet a few days in advance of his or her flight so you can arrive at your destination first.
For more information check out this video of their ad fromYou Tube.
At first blush it sounds like a great idea...but logistics could be an issue.
We'd like to be on the plane with Gilkey
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