Traveling with pets presents a unique predicament. Most airlines will allow pets to fly--in the cargo compartment. For many pet-loving travelers though, transporting their four-legged family members in the cargo hold along with suitcases, boxes, skis and strollers just doesn’t cut it. Husband and wife Dan Wiesel and Alysa Binder, share in this sentiment and believe that pets are anything but cargo. This in mind (plus a little inspiration from their own fury traveler, Zoe), Dan and Alysa launched Pet Airways, a pet-only airline.
Pet Airways took flight in 2009 and still flies strong today, offering travel to Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Omaha, Chicago, New York, Baltimore, Atlanta and Ft. Lauderdale. Flights to Houston, Dallas, Austin, St. Louis and Orlando will begin sometime this summer 2011 and the airline hopes to expand to several other destinations within the near future.
The “Pawsenger Experience" Aboard Pet Airways:
On Pet Airways, pets (referred to by the airline as "Pawsengers") fly in style, from the Pet Lounge boarding area to climate-controlled cabins. Pawsengers travel in the cabin, secured in his or her own individual in-flight carrier. The carrier is included in the ticket price as is care from a trained Pet Attendant that checks on the Pawsengers every 15 minutes.
Pet Airways’ Pawsengers are predominantly dogs and cats, but the airline also transports small pets such as rats and guinea pigs (excluding rabbits).
Click here for more details and important information on traveling aboard Pet Airways.
Pawsengers Travel for Less with a Travelzoo Top 20 Deal on Pet Airways:
Right now, Los Angeles-based Pawsengers can fly for less with a Travelzoo Top 20 Deal on Pet Airways. The deal offers discounts of up to 50% off regular prices.
Sample fares from Los Angeles (Hawthorne Municipal Airport):
- Phoenix - $79
- Denver - $202
- Chicago - $417
Note: Sample fares are based on medium-sized carriers for dogs 20-30 pounds and a height of 22 inches. Fares differ slightly based on size of animal.
Hurry, this deal ends on July 29 and Top 20 Deals like this tend to sell out fast.
Click here for more information on this Pet Airways Travelzoo Top 20 Deal.
How to Book This Pet Airways Travelzoo Top 20 Deal:
- Click here to book online at Pet Airways.
- Click the green “Save Now” button under section labeled “60-Day Advance Purchase Fare Discount 2.”
- Enter flight and pet information.
- Select the available flight option. Discount will appear next to the regular fare.
Pet Airways is a welcomed solution to the long-time complications of traveling with pets. Greater still, right now with the Travelzoo Top 20 Deal even the furriest members of the family can fly “first class” at fares that won’t break the bank.
For more information on Pet Airways, visit them online at PetAirways.com.
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