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Bark Air, a new luxury airline for dogs, launching flights in May (www.scrippsnews.com)

submitted 7 months ago by ickplant to c/aboringdystopia

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Why I think this is dystopian: the rich are spending their money to fly their pets on private jets instead of, I don't know, giving a shit about anyone but themselves. And the government lets them. So, while we gasp at grocery prices, Ivanka Trump's dog will be flying first class.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Why I think this is dystopian: the rich are spending their money to fly their pets on private jets instead of, I don’t know

the rich are already spending their money on flying their pets private; this article is about scheduled service, which is exact opposite of private flying.

putting your dog into cargo space of an airplane is a lottery that may not end well: there have been stories where the dog was left on tarmac in extreme temperatures and died from overheating, even when its owner paid some premium package that promised to handle the dog with extra care, for example.

so while we should definitely think twice if we need to use the airplane for a week long vacation we will spend drinking margaritas by the hotel pool, if i were offered a job across the ocean, being able to get my dog with me and being sure she survives the trip would be a deal-breaker for me.

what is notable here is it seems to me that at this point it is project that exists in a dream of some marketing expert who knows more about hipster bulls..t than dogs, so we will have to wait if the service actually lifts off the ground to see how it looks in reality.

from the article:

Before boarding, dogs will be treated to calming pheromones, music and colors they like best.

right, dog's favorite color... 😂