BARK Air: World's 1st Airline For Dogs

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BARK Air, a new airline that offers travel opportunities for humans and their dogs, is now off the ground

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Launched by a dog toy company BARK in partnership with a jet charter service, BARK Air is a luxury airline for dogs of all sizes along with their owners

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It's the world's first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs first, and their human companions second, per the site

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The company offers "white paw service" with treats, earmuffs and beverages for its canine customers

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Dogs will not be caged or on leashes but will be free to sit on the seat, their human, a bed or wherever comfortable, the company says

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There are designated areas before flights for dogs to go potty and emergency pads will be available during flights

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Each flight fits 15 dogs and their humans, according to BARK AIR's website, but it never sells more than 10 tickets per flight

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BARK Air currently offers one-way and round-trip flights between New York and Los Angeles as well as New York and London

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A domestic flight costs around $6,000 per ticket,while international tickets cost about $8,000 each

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