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New Airline to Cater to Pets
Amanda Katz
Companion Air, an airline intended to provide
low-stress travel for pets and people, will soon begin operating in the United
States.
Individuals flying in Companion Air's specially configured planes will be seated
in the front, and their companion animals will be placed in a kennel area in the
rear. Once flights are underway, individuals will be permitted to visit with
their pets if there is no turbulence.
Some of the major airlines allow small pets to travel in the cabin, but larger
and/or unaccompanied ones are usually placed in the cargo hold.
Animals in holds often experience stress caused by extreme heat or cold, noise
and/or limited oxygen during flights. In addition, animals sometimes are injured
or killed while being loaded into or unloaded from holds.
"Stress-free travel for pets and owners is our mission," said Rick Roof, who
founded Companion Air with his wife Diana. "We don't think any pet should be
considered cargo."
Companion Air plans to keep its fares competitive with those of other airlines
and minimize waiting times by making use of smaller planes and airports.
This News Report has been provided by the
Animal News Center, Inc. ©2003
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