Banned by Many Airlines, These Bulldogs Fly Private

Gerald · 10-08-11, 10:15 AM

Louie York with his owner, Rusty Rueff, before his Pet Airways flight from Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, N.Y.

When Louie York flew cross country on Sept. 15, his route from New York was anything but direct. First came a stop in Chicago and then one in Omaha, where he endured a six-hour layover. Next were Denver, Phoenix and, finally, Los Angeles, 18 hours later. The capper: a seven-hour drive home to the San Francisco Bay Area. Such is life for travelers like Louie, a French bulldog whose breed has been banned from most commercial airlines — not for the dogs’ bark or bite, but because so many have died in flight. Many airlines now forbid brachycephalic breeds, also known as short-faced or snub-nosed dogs, from their planes. That has caused great inconvenience for the owners of the affected dogs, which include popular breeds like pugs and bulldogs, but has opened a niche for a few companies that cater specifically to pet travel. Pet Jets, which began offering charter plane service for pets two years ago, said these breeds made up about a quarter of their passengers. Pet Airways, a two-year-old airline dedicated to transporting pets, has seen a similar trend: of the roughly 4,900 dogs it has flown, about 25 percent were brachycephalic breeds.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/ny...me&ref=general

Note: October 6, 2011

Gerald · 10-08-11, 11:04 AM

Niki will be glad,

kraznyi_oktjabr · 10-08-11, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Niki will be glad,

What you think will old wardogs get discount?

Gerald · 10-08-11, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr

What you think will old wardogs get discount?

Good one,

Jimbuna · 10-08-11, 12:07 PM

He's escaped Jason!!

SgtPotato · 10-08-11, 07:43 PM

Wait a minute...

How did that kind of dogs die in the middle of the flight? Air pressure?

nikimcbee · 10-10-11, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Niki will be glad,

I only fly Southwest, and their dog policy, the carrier must fit under the seat

. Okay, so I stuff a 25pound McBee under the seat

, if that isn't bad enough, just wait until he farts on the plane.

...enter TSA for weapons of mass destruction.

Rocky McBee would have problems flying, but Boudreaux McBee has a longer nose, and doesn't have the breathing problems.

10-08-11, 10:15 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Banned by Many Airlines, These Bulldogs Fly Private Louie York with his owner, Rusty Rueff, before his Pet Airways flight from Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, N.Y. When Louie York flew cross country on Sept. 15, his route from New York was anything but direct. First came a stop in Chicago and then one in Omaha, where he endured a six-hour layover. Next were Denver, Phoenix and, finally, Los Angeles, 18 hours later. The capper: a seven-hour drive home to the San Francisco Bay Area. Such is life for travelers like Louie, a French bulldog whose breed has been banned from most commercial airlines — not for the dogs’ bark or bite, but because so many have died in flight. Many airlines now forbid brachycephalic breeds, also known as short-faced or snub-nosed dogs, from their planes. That has caused great inconvenience for the owners of the affected dogs, which include popular breeds like pugs and bulldogs, but has opened a niche for a few companies that cater specifically to pet travel. Pet Jets, which began offering charter plane service for pets two years ago, said these breeds made up about a quarter of their passengers. Pet Airways, a two-year-old airline dedicated to transporting pets, has seen a similar trend: of the roughly 4,900 dogs it has flown, about 25 percent were brachycephalic breeds. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/ny...me&ref=general Note: October 6, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

10-08-11, 11:04 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Niki will be glad, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

10-08-11, 12:07 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	He's escaped Jason!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-08-11, 07:43 PM	#6
SgtPotato Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In your ocean, sinking your ships Posts: 721 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	Wait a minute... How did that kind of dogs die in the middle of the flight? Air pressure?