Something to bark about: US airlines are increasingly accommodating jet-setting pets

Dogs travelling with Bark Air will be allowed to board the aircraft cabin, with their owners. Photo: AFP

For a long time, travelling pet owners were obliged to entrust their pets to a relative, or to board them, to prevent them from travelling in the hold. But some airlines are trying to remedy this situation by making it easier to transport our furry friends. Some are even going one step further, by catering specifically for animals.

Bark Air is one such airline. It's the result of a partnership between Talon Air, a private jet charter company, and Bark, a New York-based, publicly listed company offering subscription-based products for dogs.