When I was in the United States, I noticed most people truly love their pets. In fact, some of them probably consider pets as companions, rather than pets. Pet Airways is pioneering the pet airline industry by being the first ever (and probably the only one), to offer pet-only travel.

From Pet Airways:

For the safety and comfort or our pawsengers, pets fly in turbo-prop airplanes. The plane we have chosen to use is the Beech 1900. The Beech 1900 has been and continues to be flown by many of the major airlines throughout the world and is recognized as safe and reliable. It is a 19 passenger plane that has had the “human” furnishings removed; like the seats and overhead bins. Pets are placed in their private pet carriers which are secured using our proprietary restraint system especially designed and created by Pet Airways.

Introductory fare is $150 for a one-way ticket. Pet Airways will initially be servicing a number of cities. Pet Airways starts taking off on July 2009.

• New York (NJ,CT & Philadelphia)
• Washington DC/Baltimore Area
• Chicago
• Denver
• Los Angeles.

Go to the official Pet Airways site for more information regarding the service.

[via Laughing Squid]