has anybody seen this?
Has anybody here seen or tried this? I had read about another company that was going to try something similar a few years ago, but never took off(I'm guessing because of the economy).
http://petairways.com/
It looks like there will soon be an alternate solution for flying pets other than putting them as cargo on commercial airlines. I hope they do well and will start offering nationwide service to other airports.
http://petairways.com/
It looks like there will soon be an alternate solution for flying pets other than putting them as cargo on commercial airlines. I hope they do well and will start offering nationwide service to other airports.
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I hope this picks up, it would be great for travelers who want their companion to come along for the journey!
I'd be interested to see what the inside of the plane looked like. To me it kind of sounds like they just made the main cabin an overglorified cargo hold.
I was told on my last plane ride (my baby is still just small enough to go under the seat), even though I had to pay $200 for her that she had to stay under the seat the entire time because SOME people may be allergic...
I wanted to ask why the screaming lap child riding for free across from me didn't have to go under the seat, because EVERYBODY has ear drums, but I thought it best not to provoke an already irritated flight attendant
I drove my girlfriend to pick up her Bulldog puppy two weeks ago, and with all the Delta delays a flight from Alabama to Oakland, CA took over 14 hours for the puppy. Poor thing. He seems like a really well rounded dog but he had peed all over himself. They thought the flight would only take 6 hours.
I agree, for a puppy being held may be ok but I'm not sure if I would want my adult dog handled in an airplane with multiple dogs around. Who knows what could happen if they took two out at the same time. When I called to ask them about this, they said that you could request your dog not be taken out and that they had an application where you are supposed to list your dogs special needs and temperment. Hopefully the flight attendants learn to read each and every one of those.
However, I was looking into them flying Koda over. Thank goodness it sounds like my breeder will be coming out here and is willing to fly with him. :-]
Pet Airways Pet Attendant
Date: 2009-09-30, 2:26PM
We are growing so we need some more take charge Pet Attendants for our NY Pet Lounge at Republic Airport in Farmingdale.
Job Responsibities:
Pet Airways Pet Attendants are responsible for the comfort and safety of all our pawsengers, from the time the reservation is made to the time that our pawsengers’ are picked up. Our pawsengers are our number one concern, and our Pet Attendants are expected to go beyond the call of duty to make sure that every pet gets the best care, with lots of love.
Pet Attendants will be stationed at our Pet Lounges, checking in and taking care of our pawsengers on the ground, and on a rotating basis with other Pet Attendants, fly with our pawsengers taking care of them in the air.
Pet Attendants will be in charge of our pawsenger’s welfare, and be prepared to make informed decisions regarding pet comfort and safety while in transit.
Pet Attendants will also work with customers by email and phone to help in our customer service effort making sure all questions are answered and so that pet parents have a real person to talk to about their pets needs.
Qualifications:
• Previous substantial pet handling experience in a professional environment. e.g. Veterinary office staff, Vet technicians, pet boarding, pet grooming, pet day care.
• Prefer certificated but not essential
• Not afraid of flying
• Have a can do, take charge attitude
• Shown increasing responsibility in previous jobs
• Computer skills essential
• Physically strong enough to lift large pets. (50lbs)
• Ability to work well with others and especially with all types of pets
• Outgoing personality with a strong sense of responsibility
• No allergies to pets (of course)
• Willing to work nights and off hours
• Maturity in thought and actions
• Must absolutely love pets
Pet Airways is an equal opportunity employer.