BARK Expands BARK Air Network With Domestic and International Service to Five New Destinations and Seven New Routes

BARK, Inc, the leading global omnichannel dog brand,  announced the expansion of BARK Air, the world’s first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs first, and their human companions second, with five new destinations and seven new routes both domestically and internationally in response to customer demand. Building on the momentum since BARK Air first took flight last month between New York (HPN) and Los Angeles (VNY), and New York (HPN) and London (BQH), the company will now help dogs and their humans travel comfortably and conveniently to the metro areas of Paris (LBG), Chicago (MDW), San Francisco/San Jose (SJC), Phoenix (PHX), and Miami/Fort Lauderdale (FXE). Flights for the new routes are available for booking today at DogsFlyFirst.com and begin taking off this October.

New Routes Booking Now	Service Begins
Los Angeles (VNY) to/from London (BQH)	Oct 4, 2024
New York (HPN) to/from Paris (LBG)	Oct 10, 2024
New York (HPN) to/from Chicago (MDW)	Oct 16, 2024
Chicago (MDW) to/from San Francisco/San Jose (SJC)	Oct 17, 2024
New York (HPN) to/from San Francisco/San Jose (SJC)	Nov 22, 2024
Chicago (MDW) to/from Phoenix (PHX)	Nov 23, 2024
Chicago (MDW) to/from Miami/Fort Lauderdale (FXE)	Nov 24, 2024

“The interest and enthusiasm around BARK Air to date have been overwhelming,” said Matt Meeker, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BARK. “We are excited to expand BARK Air’s service to new cities and through new routes, accommodating customer demand and bringing our unique, stress-free dog-centric travel experience to even more families."

BARK Air takes the white glove experience typical of a human’s first-class experience and redirects all that pampering to pooches – from booking to arrival, to in-flight services and disembarkation, dogs are the VIPs and treated to a positively luxurious, curated experience.

Following booking, humans are contacted by a BARK Air concierge to collect information about each dog and their human’s travel plans to ensure the best possible experience.

On travel day, dogs and their companions arrive at the airport 60 minutes before takeoff for a simple, efficient check-in process where dogs can meet other furry friends on their flight – no crates or stressful lines.

Before boarding, a highly skilled BARK Air concierge will welcome dogs at the gate to help them settle into their experience through socialization and dog-centric cabin preparation. The BARK Air concierge also evaluates each dog to ensure they are enjoying their experience and adapting to the new environment and if additional attention and care are needed prior to boarding or once on board.

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The firm has partnered with a jet charter company to launch BARK Air. BARK Air is the world’s first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs first, and their human companions second, enabling them to travel together comfortably and conveniently. Starting now, premium flights for dogs (and their humans) are available for booking, with the first flights taking off from New York on Thursday, May 23.

Travelling long distances with a dog is a challenge many dog parents face, particularly for those dogs that don’t fit into a carrier that can be placed under the seat in front. Too often, dogs are denied travel, confined to a duffle bag, or endure the stress of flying in cargo. Recognizing these challenges, and the increasing demand for an accessible solution, BARK Air presents a more fun – and humane – option for dogs travelling with their two-legged human companions. BARK Air exemplifies BARK’s dog-first mentality and award-winning customer experience, setting a new standard for dogs who love to travel but have been forced to settle for less-than-ideal travelling conditions.

“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’ve 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,” said Matt Meeker, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at BARK. “We believe this initiative will elevate awareness of our brand’s mission and values, introduce more dog lovers to the BARK family, and help enrich the lives of dogs and their people around the world.”

BARK Air has taken the white glove experience typical of a human’s first-class experience and redirected all that pampering to pooches – from booking to arrival to in-flight services and disembarkation, dogs will truly be the VIPs and treated to a positively luxurious, curated experience.

Following booking, humans will be contacted by a BARK Air concierge to collect information about each dog and their human travel plans to ensure the best possible experience.

On travel day, dogs and their companions will arrive at the airport 45 to 60 minutes before takeoff for a simple, efficient check-in process where dogs can meet other furry friends on their flight while their people are treated to meals prepared by onsite chefs – no crates, stressful TSA checkpoints, or screening.