The Airline for the Pet-Setting Crowd

The Airline for the Pet-Setting Crowd

The airline business has to the dogs. Literally. On Pet Airways, the world’s first animal-only airline, pets fly in the main cabin and not in the cargo hold.

What’s it like on a Pet Airways flight? If you are imagining a Boeing 747 with dogs and cats curled up in business-class seats while watching Lassie on their personal television screens as flight attendants stroll the isles with carts of chewy treats and catnip . . . well, you are a little off. Pet Airways isn’t some bad Disney movie. But it is a very cool service. Here’s how it works:

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You drop little Fido or Fifi off at the Pet Airways airport lounge up to 72 hours before their flight. From that point on the airline will tend to your passenger—or “pawsenger,” in Pet Airways parlance—until handing them off to a designated human at the arrival airport.

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On other airlines pets over 7 kg (15 pounds) have to fly in the cargo hold. On Pet Airways all pawsengers fly in the main cabin. The climate and pressure controlled cabin is filled with a scent animals find soothing (really) and are accompanied by a human pet attendant for the entire flight.

Sadly, Pet Airways flies only within the United States. They began with flights between five cities—New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles—and have added Phoenix, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta and Omaha (?) since. Fares start at $99 one way, which is a real barkain considering human-oriented airlines often charge more to fly your pet in their cargo holds.

Pet Airways: definitely Best in Show for the pet-loving traveler.

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50% off Airfare Sale

For a limited time, Pet Airways are discounting tickets purchased well in advance. Book at least 60 days out and get half off the regular price. 30 days in advance will still save you 20%.

updated: 21 July 2011
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Pet Airways is NOT like this . . .

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. . . or this . . .

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. . . but rather like this:

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Responses

  1. John says:

    Guys I have a pet voucher, 100 % transferable. Worth over 900$ if anyone is interested email me @ ybg10029@gmail.com asap

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  2. Henry Williams says:

    Wow this was a great idea I didnt even know this existed

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  3. Karen says:

    I am flying my pet from Atlanta to Baltimore/DC on Sept 23rd. I’m keeping my fingers crossed this goes without a hitch

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  4. Melissa says:

    This would be great…If they went to SFO….why will everyone fly to LA but no one fly to San Francisco? I really need to fly my cat and my dog from BWI or Washington DC to San Fran….LA is way too far. Please someone give me some help.

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  5. Liliane says:

    Love it,love it ,love it!!!
    Great job!!!

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  6. Daniel says:

    Great, but I think you should have the type of cages where when the animal needs to go, they can do their business as well.

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  7. Erica says:


    Twitter:
    I love this. What a great concept!

    Erica’s last blog post..Sara Tavares Makes Me Smile

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  8. Jenn says:

    So great! But my dogs are going to get to Iceland before I do! I just know it.

    Jenn’s last blog post..Day like any other

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