The first pet-only airline, specifically designed for the “safe and comfortable transportation of pets. will take to the skies July 14th. Pet Airways will depart from Teterboro, a small airport outside New York, en route to Washington, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles.

“Seats” on a modified Beechcraft 1900, supplied under contract with Suburban Air, will cost 149 dollars each way. Approximately 50 “pawsengers” can be booked on each flight and will travel in the comfort of their kennels, stacked on custom-made shelves. Seats are removed to make way for pet carriers.

It’s estimated that 76 million cats and dogs travel each year in the United States, including two million in airplanes. And air travel is no easy ride for domestic creatures. Each year, some 5,000 animals suffer injury while being transported, according to animal rights experts.

Once you’ve decided that you’ll be jet setting with your pet, you’ll want to research different airlines to find out how they handle pet travel, including any special restrictions and requirements. Read more…

Posted by Carrie Pollare

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Tags: Animal Lovers, animal rights, animals

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