Inside the luxury private airline for dogs — where human needs come second
Inside the luxury private airline for dogs — where human needs come second
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. From plush cabins to gourmet meals, one airline is offering pets luxury plane travel that most passengers can only dream of.
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Bark Air is a first-of-its-kind travel experience designed specifically for dogs, where humans come second. The company aims to replicate the first-class experience for humans by pampering pooches throughout the flight. Dogs don’t fly cargo here; they ride in a Gulfstream private jet.
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The jet has room for 10 dogs on board – with the Bark Air team treating them like VIPs at every single stage of the journey. Upon booking, pet owners are contacted by a Bark Air concierge to collect information about their dog and travel plans, which they hope will ‘provide you with the best travel experience possible’.
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Then on the day, passengers are asked to arrive at the airport 45 minutes before boarding for a ‘simple, efficient check-in process and security screening’. The airline claims customers can avoid the usual chaos of the airport and be onboard ‘minutes after arriving at the airport’, which is a definite bonus.
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Ahead of the departure, pups are welcomed through socialisation at the gate, where they can get to know the other dogs and give each other a good sniff. At the plane door, guests are urged to ‘watch their paws’, before they’re greeted with warm lavender towels, soothing music and calming aids such as pheromones.
