New Luxury Dog Airline From BarkBox Is Already Giving Major FOMO
If you have a dog, you may have heard of BarkBox, the subscription treat and toy service where your dog gets a shipment of fun stuff every month. Well, not content to simply make our pups excited to get the mail, now BarkBox is launching a dog-friendly air carrier called Bark Air.
And sadly, it's pretty expensive.
Business Insider reports, "Starting April 11, travelers can book Bark Air's ultra-luxe, 10-guest private planes, on which pets are welcome to sip on "dog Champagne" (chicken broth), relax in "calming pheromone" --scented blankets, and romp around with fellow four-legged passengers."
Okay, first things first, BarkBox if you need me to try out this service and fly to London sign me and my dog up, OK? I'll be waiting right here for my press invite.
That's probably the only way I'd be able to go, because a one-way ticket between New York and Los Angeles costs $6,000 for a human and their pet. New York to London will ring up $8,000. That's a one way flight people.
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I guess if you are wealthy and have money to burn this would be a pretty great way to do it. You know your dog would be welcomed and comfortable on board.
For the rest of us who can't quite afford this and rely on other forms of less luxurious forms of transportation, here are some tips.
How To Get Your Dog Prepared to Take Public Transportation
Whether you are traveling by train, bus or subway every transportation company has their own specific set of rules, so check with them about whether your furry friend is allowed to ride or not. The only exception to this is service dogs, and according to the ADA, if transportation is offered by a private company, it is covered by Title III. Privately funded transportation includes, but is not limited to, taxicabs, airport shuttles, intercity bus companies, such as Greyhound, and hotel-provided transportation.
Make sure your dog is well-socialized around other dogs and humans, and understands basic obedience commands. Find out what your dog needs in order to travel, and Rover says that some forms of transport won’t be satisfied with a soft carrier and require a hard case. They also suggest avoiding any problems with your chosen vehicle, and dog destination, by consulting your vet and getting up-to-date immunizations and proof of health and treatments. You may also want to bring water and food bowls and dog waste bags!
Make sure you bring with treats and your dog's favorite toy or comfort item, and make sure they are always leashed if they aren't being carried and you are walking them when getting on and off your chosen method of transport.
Happy travels!
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