Bark Air – a new dog-centered airline company, will soon begin its journey of providing a spectacular service for easier and more enjoyable dog travel starting in May 2024.
BARK Air – The mission
BARK, a company specialised in monthly dog treats and toys with the mission “we want to make dogs as happy as they make us”, introduces BARK Air, a new airline company founded to prioritise dogs and give them an unforgettable travel experience, full of stimulants for a completely stress-free long journey.
Currently, the options for transporting dogs on aeroplanes are very restricted. However, several airlines are improving in allowing pets on board. The travel experience the dog-friendly airline companies provide could be more convenient and comfortable for the animal. On Bark Air’s official website, the Airline explained funnily:
“I’m sorry, what other dog-friendly airlines? Seriously, I hope you’ve never been on a regular airline, but let me just say they put you in a duffle bag and shove you under a seat. Yes, there are a couple of “dog-tolerant” airlines, which is a good first step, but even those are definitely not dog-friendly. No other airline lets dogs be dogs.” BARK Air’s clear mission is demonstrating the Airline’s aim to change the way dogs travel and bringing the “dog-first mentality” to the aviation sector.
Firstly, BARK Aeroplanes are designed to fit 15 dogs( including humans), aiming to sell up to 10 tickets per flight and stating they will never sell more than 10 tickets because of their mission to provide comfort for the dogs. Ticket prices are around $6K for a one-way ticket, including the dog and one adult.
The Airline’s launch routes are all well accessible to the metro areas and easy to transport from, such as the New York City metro area via White Plains (HPN), Los Angeles via Van Nuys (VNY), and London via Stansted Airport (STN).
The security process is also easier than on a normal flight, as dogs and humans should arrive at the airport an hour before the flight. The check-in process takes a few minutes, and then the travellers are introduced to a private waiting area with breakfast at the airport. Dogs must have their leash on while the plane is taxiing, taking off, landing, or in turbulence.
During the flight, the dogs will happily experience calming pheromones with music and warm lavender-scented refreshment towels, among other comforts, to help each dog feel happy and less stressed during the long flight journey. Additionally, there will be available a ‘just in case’ bag filled with calming treats, leashes, poop bags, and more.” BARK Air also provides a variety of stress relief methods accessible to the dog, such as noise-cancelling ear muffs, calming jackets, and calming treats.
Matt Meeker, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at BARK, stated proudly:
When we started BARK in 2011, we were on a mission to disrupt the dog space and create products designed for dogs and their humans. We are excited to take the insights we have learned over the years to create an experience that is truly dog-first, which is drastically different from just accepting dogs – from the ground to the skies
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