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BARK Air - Luxury airline launches for dogs

Tbm24

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Mr. Snuffleupagus said:
There is no ban on dogs on those kindof journeys, but if you're looking to book your own flight specifically for the purposes of moving abroad with a dog that cannot fit in the hold (for example due to breathing issues) then that is going to set you back at least x30~ of the prices they list above.

For example; Pewdiepie chartered a flight to Tokyo from Stanstead and it cost at least £260,000 for him, his wife, and their two dogs.

These chartered routes mean that owners can pool together on pre-booked flights, thus lowering the costs for everyone involved.
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That makes sense. I travel to Europe 1-2 times a year generally and it's usually for 2+ weeks at a time. My Jack Russel is about to be 3 and I hate leaving him with my mom. He has a great time sure because he loves to hang out there but I do wish it was easier to travel with him. Would love to have him with me on some of those trips. I know I'm fortunate in that he's overall pretty small and just 12 or so pounds, so I'd imagine it wouldn't be nearly as expensive for me as others.
 
Mr. Snuffleupagus

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Tbm24 said:
That makes sense. I travel to Europe 1-2 times a year generally and it's usually for 2+ weeks at a time. My Jack Russel is about to be 3 and I hate leaving him with my mom. He has a great time sure because he loves to hang out there but I do wish it was easier to travel with him. Would love to have him with me on some of those trips. I know I'm fortunate in that he's overall pretty small and just 12 or so pounds, so I'd imagine it wouldn't be nearly as expensive for me as others.
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For sure, I can understand that if it was for work or trips that you'd be making regardless. You're lucky, my dog is like x7 the size of yours, so it's a touch trickier lol
 
Keywork

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The first story about a massive bite injury, near death, or death from stressed dogs fighting each other or going after a human will be interesting. There is a reason airlines had to crack down on ESAs and other "support pets" because a real service dog is used to chaotic public situations. They aren't simply pets you want to sit with you on the plane because you won't kennel them. This will not end well, I can feel it now.
 
Pau

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There needs to be a better (safer) way to move overseas with pets but this isn't it.
 
Nothing Loud

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Nepenthe said:
Just poll any place about whether or not they'd save a dog over a human being. The results just might shock you!
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We had a thread here a couple years ago where a dad went into his burning house to save his kids or family or something instead of his dog, or something like that, and multiple people unironically said fuck the dad for putting his family first when reentering the burning building. The results wouldn't shock me, they'd nauseate me. People care more about animals than human beings and are proud to admit so.

Pau said:
There needs to be a better (safer) way to move overseas with pets but this isn't it.
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Agreed
 
Dice

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I'm 99% certain an exclusive airliner for rich dog owners was a joke on 30 Rock.
 
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Radd Redd

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All I want is for all major airlines to allow me to fly my 100+ lb dog via airfreight. Most of them stopped doing that when Covid hit and it hasn't been the same since.
 
HStallion

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I'm pretty sure I know someone who used this airline to fly a dog in from South America to the US. I thought they were bull shitting me that they found a private plane that would fly a dog to the US. Honestly it just sounded like he was smuggling drugs under the guise of importing a dog. Maybe that was the case.
 
septentrion2

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They're not even going to know that the seat cushions can be used as flotation devices in the case of an emergency.
 
Juraash

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I thought luxury was going to be a bit of a tongue in cheek term here and so at the start I thought to myself, "we've seen a lot of pet death related stories on regular airlines. Maybe this is actually a great idea." But it turns out it actually is luxury and they're flying your Frenchie on a small private jet.
 
Nista

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Pau said:
There needs to be a better (safer) way to move overseas with pets but this isn't it.
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At least regular airlines will let you take your dogs and cats on board.
We've looked into moving overseas before, but I have no idea how we'd get our 15 lb tegu over there with us safely. She'd easily curl up under a seat in a cat carrier and sleep the whole way, but just because she's a reptile she's verboten.

And I trust cargo shipping even less for an animal who needs consistent temperatures to be happy. Maybe I need to take her on a cruise instead, lol.
 
JEH

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If I was ever moving cross country I'd probably just drive my dog with me. I'd never move abroad if I had an existing pet.

I'm not against services like this. I would never feel comfortable putting a dog in a crate with the cargo. My dog is a bit on the bigger side (65 lbs) and really long (basset hound) so I don't think he'd fit in a seat.
 
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Pau

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Nista said:
At least regular airlines will let you take your dogs and cats on board.
We've looked into moving overseas before, but I have no idea how we'd get our 15 lb tegu over there with us safely. She'd easily curl up under a seat in a cat carrier and sleep the whole way, but just because she's a reptile she's verboten.

And I trust cargo shipping even less for an animal who needs consistent temperatures to be happy. Maybe I need to take her on a cruise instead, lol.
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The rules are pretty varied and their are restrictions, but you're right that it's at least an option for some to bring them in cabin.

I would never trust cargo shipping though for a pet. Way too many horror stories and I imagine for many it's a very traumatic experience.
 
Stick

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Oh great, now dogs are contributing to carbon emissions.. I guess cats are next in line?
 
AYZON

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Man I would love to travel with my dog (in europe) via plane, every other alternative is already extremely fucking expensive vs planes and have none of the benefits... at least give me the expensive option for planes so I can take my dog with me
I dont need any of that luxury bullshit, just my dog in the plane and not cargo
 
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