Pet Airways: An airline just for your dog or cat
Pet Airways, the new airline that only allows pets on board, took its first flight from BWI Airport Tuesday. I have to admit that I don’t have a pet so I was a little skeptical about the idea. But there seemed to be plenty of people willing to pay a little money to ensure their pets travel as comfortably as they do.
The airline, which is serving 5 major cities initially, is booked for the first two months. And there were plenty of the furry friends flying from BWI yesterday, including a Bernese Mountain Dog and four cats.
So, is there a niche for this kind of business? Read what my colleague Jill Rosen had to say about Pet Airways on the unleashed blog.
(Photo courtesy of Associated Press)
Comments
I think this is the best idea every. Are you for any new employees. I dog sit for the. last twenty years and I love dogs and cats.
This would be the best job every. You should be proud to start this business for the pets.
Thanks
Good Luck
Posted by: Peggy Martin | July 15, 2009 10:54 AM
To be honest, I dont think owners are concerned for comfort as much as safety. i would never trust my pet with a regular airline. They lose/beat up my luggage, so who knows what happens to pets. If I had to travel cross country, I would pay alot extra to make sure my guy didnt have to fly in a cargo hold.
Posted by: mike | July 15, 2009 10:54 AM
This sounds like a better deal than what human passengers enjoy! Potty breaks --- isn't Ryanair trying to take away bathrooms from its planes?! Some of those crates sound like they have more legroom than standard coach ...
Posted by: Liz Kay | July 15, 2009 11:07 AM
I love this idea! It's more of a safety issue than anything else. Pets do not belong with cargo.
Posted by: Res | July 15, 2009 12:05 PM
Very interesting idea - I hope it works! I wonder if there's a first class section? :)
No first class yet. Maybe you gave them an idea.
Posted by: DalmatianDave | July 15, 2009 12:25 PM
This is why other countries hate us.... and we do not know where our priorities should be. Not surprised that we have an airline for pets.
Posted by: Mike | July 15, 2009 3:27 PM
ARE YOU CONSIDERING FLYING PETS FROM il TO fT mYERS fl AREA Many Many seniors fly to that area especially in the winter Since only 2 airlines fly pets I bet business would be good
The company is not flying to those areas yet, but will expand service in the future. Andrea
Posted by: P Mosher | July 30, 2009 3:17 PM