The First-Ever Luxury Airline for Dogs Is Expanding Their Route Options
You can now fly Bark Air with your dog to more spots in the U.S. and Europe.

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When BARK Air — the world’s first airline designed to pamper traveling dogs — was announced back in April of 2024, the dreamy concept came with a couple of caveats. First, the price: Tickets are thousands of dollars. Second, the route options: At its inception, BARK Air only provided flights from New York to Los Angeles or London. But all good things come to those who wait; BARK Air has expanded their route options to include a handful of exciting new travel possibilities. (…We’ll get to the ticket prices later.)
Within a year of its launch, BARK Air expanded to include routes to and from San Francisco, Florida, and Paris. More recently, the airline added Honolulu and Seattle to its domestic options. And now there are even more international offerings: Your pup can jet set to Lisbon, Madrid, Berlin, and Milan.

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But to answer the most pressing follow-up question: No, the flights aren’t yet affordable for the average pet parent. Ticket prices range depending on your route, but none are cheap. Flying from Los Angeles to New York? That’ll be about $6,000. Hopping from New York to Berlin? Expect to pay $11,000. Yes, you’re counting right — that’s a five-figure flight.
Plus, despite the availability of more destinations than ever, routes are still fairly limited. For most destinations, including all international offerings, you’ll have to leave from New York.
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To compensate for the thin options, BARK Air is also offering a new charter service.opens in new tab You can select your ideal take-off location, your dream destination, and your most convenient date. They’ll provide a cozy plane and their typical pet-friendly concierge service. Prices vary by route and aircraft availability — but since you’re chartering a private jet, it’s gonna cost a pretty penny.
That said, if you’ve got the cash and an adventurous pup, BARK Air may be just what the doctor ordered. Each flight is specially designed for a dog’s comfort, equipped with dog-focused amenities like calming treats and noise-canceling headphones. Plus, flight attendants and vet techs are on board to keep an eye on each pup’s needs.
And ticket prices aside, more options for traveling with pets are always a good thing, and BARK Air is turning the world’s attention to our pets’ needs — because sticking our BFFs in cargo just doesn’t cut it. “When we launched BARK Air last year, our goal was to challenge the norms of dog travel by creating an experience that treats dogs not as cargo, but as VIP guests,” Matt Meeker, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BARK, said in a statement.opens in new tab
The sentiment is taking off. Since the launch of BARK Air, Retrievairopens in new tab, another dog-friendly airline, has begun offering flights between seven U.S. cities for an average ticket price of $750. And in Italy, legislation recently passedopens in new tab making it legal for large dogs to sit in aircraft cabins, side by side with their pet parents. The trend is clear: Things are looking up for our favorite travel buddies.

Sio Hornbuckle
Sio Hornbuckle is the Assistant Editor at Kinship, where they frequently write for the site. As a writer, they specialize in pet news, animal science, and pop culture. They live in New York City with their cat, Toni Collette.
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