This airline wants all dogs to fly first class
- BARK Air wants to pamper pets and their owners even before take-off and made its initial flight from New York to Los Angeles on Thursday
- The dog-first experience starts with a waiting lounge filled with treats, and offers an on board spa for pups and a menu with ‘doggie champagne’ and ‘barkaccinos’
With this airline, dogs are ditching the kennels and flying first class.
BARK Air wants to pamper pets and their owners even before take-off and made its initial flight from New York to Los Angeles on Thursday.
CEO Matt Meeker said the business idea came from struggling to transport Hugo, his Great Dane.
“I was unable to travel with him long distances and had the idea that there should be an airline that caters to dogs,” said Meeker, who also founded BarkBox, a subscription service for dog products owned by Bark Inc.
“We cater everything to the dog, trying to lower their anxiety and their stress, so they have the most comfortable, fear-free experience on an aeroplane.”
The dog-first experience starts with a waiting lounge filled with treats and a speedy check-in.