An airline for dogs? It sounds like an April Fool joke, and the video makes the whole idea seem like a parody, but Bark Air is real. It was launched by the folks who bring us Bark Toys in Bark Boxes. For those who need to travel with their beloved dog, this is the ultimate in customer service. The dogs are treated better than any economy class passenger on a major airline.
But there are caveats. Bark Air does not operate its own planes. They use planes and pilots from other carriers, and take off from private airports. So far, there are only two routes, New York to London, and New York to Los Angeles. The London route costs $8,000 one way for one person and one dog. The LA route is $6,000. Still, it's a start, and Bark Air hopes to expand service and bring the cost down as they grow. That is, if there's enough demand for them to stay in business long enough to grow. -via Nag on the Lake
