JOEYCAPPS From Italy, joined Jul 2008, 189 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 4214 times:
Not a chance.
As if the poorly edited planes (MS Paint) don't give away the bluff, I don't know what does.
Thats ludacris. Yet, judging from the past, there are probably plenty of people out there willing to do something like this. And probably some investors that would fall sucker for it!
Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 517 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 4208 times:
They fly Convair 550's!? I did not know parts for them still existed!
My God! and the website copyright is 2009, so these people are in the 21 century!
20 planes!? They haven't even started yet! There are operations that have been running for 50 years and they have 10 planes!
The 747 will always be the TRUE queen of the skies!
Flood From United States of America, joined Feb 2009, 165 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 4146 times:
I wouldn't call BS just yet, the site actually seems authentic with other (more established) companies such as petmeds linking back to petairways. TechCrunch mentions "Flights will be limited to start, basically from Los Angeles to the East coast with stops in Denver and Chicago."
The idea itself isn't far-fetched. Whether or not such an operation would be sustainable is another story.
CHRISBA777ER From Singapore, joined Mar 2001, 4982 posts, RR: 62 Reply 4, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 4123 times:
Pets fly in the cabin all the time - i took CO EWR-SXM and the family i was sat with had four dog carriers with horrible little yappy balls of dog fur in them.
2707200X From United States of America, joined Mar 2009, 2016 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 4098 times:
The noise would probably be annoying to the pets not to mention spare parts for the old turboprop airliners. This reminds me of Family Airlines and SMINT, though I like the idea unlike the previous two, I don't think it will work out.
Mariner From New Zealand, joined Nov 2001, 14539 posts, RR: 92 Reply 6, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 17 hours ago) and read 4076 times:
Quoting 2707200X (Reply 5): This reminds me of Family Airlines and SMINT, though I like the idea unlike the previous two, I don't think it will work out.
It's been around nearly as long as the Family idea.
I first came across this website when I was living in the US and needed to transport my dogs. That was about seven years ago.
I suspect it is a couple of animal lovers who make money selling pet supplies and who have a dream of an airline.
But they claim they have a 20 aircraft fleet and years of experience.
Website: "Our air operations group consists of a 20 plane fleet of Falcon 20, Convair 580 and 5800 and B- 727-100 aircraft. Our planes are operated under part 121 and part 135 of the FAA regulations and have had an exemplary record of safety for over 30 years, with experience flying throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean and South America."
Signol From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2007, 1033 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 3937 times:
I was on an Air France flight from Orly to Nice in 2000 and the lady behind me had a small dog under her seat... I was only aware once it started whimpering! It was well behaved, but there has to be a risk that it wouldn't be, or leave plenty of mess over the cabin.
0newair0 From United States of America, joined May 2007, 475 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 3906 times:
I hope these people know that they have to apply for an air carrier certificate. I cannot find mention of any FAA/DOT/GOV regulatory approval needed anywhere on the site or in any "news" articles.
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Braniff747SP From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 517 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 3811 times:
Max550 From United States of America, joined Nov 2007, 921 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 3799 times:
From reading the website I'm not sure if they plan on flying passengers.
If you read about how they fly your pet, it says you check them in and then they do everything from there. It doesn't say anything about people flying on the plane too.
Also, in the pictures of their planes, the Falcon 20 has a big cargo door, which, assuming that's actually their plane, leads me to believe they don't fly people.
I doubt it will ever take off, but it's an interesting idea.
I don't know how legit this can be if 1) they have not started an application to become a Part 135 or 121 air carrier and 2) if they intend to operate their flights via public charter, they have not submitted a public charter prospectus to the DOT. I just don't think we'll be seeing Pet Airways take to the sky this summer, or any time relatively soon for that matter.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
MetJetCEO From United States of America, joined Jun 2007, 140 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 3646 times:
I have questioned whether a service like this would make sense on major lanes (NYC to FL) and (NYC to LA). The thing I have always questioned is how you secure pets in the cabin and what liablity is there relating to allergies people have to pets, etc.
Im not talking Convair, either. I was thinking A320 or 737 type of service.
Max550 From United States of America, joined Nov 2007, 921 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (10 months 2 weeks 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 3629 times:
Quoting 0NEWAIR0 (Reply 12): Max, you're right. Pet will not fly people.
So what's the point? Isn't an animal flying on the main deck of a cargo plane the same as flying in the cargo hold of a passenger plane? The logistics of it would be hard too, not only do I have to find a flight for myself, but I also have to find one that is at almost the same time for my pet.
The article gives Pet no credibility whatsoever. I'm waiting for a PASI to be filed, or any other FAA/DOT correspondence before I lose any more time with this nonesense.
MrSkyGuy From United States of America, joined Aug 2008, 285 posts, RR: 3 Reply 17, posted (10 months 2 weeks 4 days 21 hours ago) and read 3302 times:
Occam's Razor is blaring in my ear.. five bucks (American, of course) says they've simply made an arrangement with an existing Part 135 (probably freight) operator somewhere out there and are taking creative license within the bounds of this "operator's" existing op.
Honk your horn if you love the old hardware! (707, 727, 732, etc)
Virginblue4 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2008, 303 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (10 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 3217 times:
Quoting 0NEWAIR0 (Reply 12): I don't know how legit this can be if 1) they have not started an application to become a Part 135 or 121 air carrier and 2) if they intend to operate their flights via public charter, they have not submitted a public charter prospectus to the DOT. I just don't think we'll be seeing Pet Airways take to the sky this summer, or any time relatively soon for that matter.
It does say on their website under the our planes section "Our planes are operated under part 121 and part 135 of the FAA regulations and have had an exemplary record of safety for over 30 years"
Goldenshield From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 4168 posts, RR: 13 Reply 19, posted (10 months 2 weeks 4 days 15 hours ago) and read 3188 times:
Quoting Virginblue4 (Reply 18): "Our planes are operated under part 121 and part 135 of the FAA regulations and have had an exemplary record of safety for over 30 years"
I think the PLANES have been flying for 30 years, NOT the carrier. There's nothing at the FAA about them, including applications for an operating certificate, etc.
Also of note, one of their partners is Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, UT, which is a no-kill shelter about 100 miles from ANYWHERE. The closest airport that can accomodate the aircraft they want to use is PGA, followed by SGU.
[Edited 2009-03-28 03:30:16]
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0NEWAIR0 From United States of America, joined May 2007, 475 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (10 months 2 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 3123 times:
Quoting Goldenshield (Reply 19): "Our planes are operated under part 121 and part 135 of the FAA regulations and have had an exemplary record of safety for over 30 years"
I think the PLANES have been flying for 30 years, NOT the carrier. There's nothing at the FAA about them, including applications for an operating certificate, etc.
You know, it would be quite hilarious if this "airline" tried to go and launch flights next month (so says the wall street journal) and the plane gets flown in to pick up its first batch of critters and it's met by FAA and/or DOT officials.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried to operate an air service without getting approval...anyone know? And, if it has happened, what did the FAA/DOT do?
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
MrSkyGuy From United States of America, joined Aug 2008, 285 posts, RR: 3 Reply 21, posted (10 months 2 weeks 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 3062 times:
An amusing though to be sure, but definitely far fetched. I'm pretty certain this is just someone's fantasy with a good web designer.
Quoting 0NEWAIR0 (Reply 20): You know, it would be quite hilarious if this "airline" tried to go and launch flights next month (so says the wall street journal) and the plane gets flown in to pick up its first batch of critters and it's met by FAA and/or DOT officials.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried to operate an air service without getting approval...anyone know? And, if it has happened, what did the FAA/DOT do?
Honk your horn if you love the old hardware! (707, 727, 732, etc)
0NEWAIR0 From United States of America, joined May 2007, 475 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (10 months 2 weeks 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 3044 times:
Quoting MrSkyGuy (Reply 21): I'm pretty certain this is just someone's fantasy with a good web designer.
If it is just a fantasy then why are a lot of news outlets picking up the story - including the ATA Smartbrief?
I am not a "professional" reporter, but I can say that if I was a "professional" reporter, I would make sure something is legit before I put my name on it and send it out for the world to see. ...just saying.
Oh, and if someone happened to dupe me I would make their lie known to the world ASAP.
[Edited 2009-03-28 07:59:53]
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Af773atmsp From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 2168 posts, RR: 2 Reply 23, posted (10 months 2 weeks 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 3024 times:
If this airline does go into business what happens if some unfriendly pets are on the plane with other pets?
Its not a question of if an Air France 773 will be at MSP, its just a question of when.-May 31, 2009
Max550 From United States of America, joined Nov 2007, 921 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (10 months 2 weeks 4 days 9 hours ago) and read 3003 times:
Quoting Af773atmsp (Reply 23): If this airline does go into business what happens if some unfriendly pets are on the plane with other pets?
I believe they are kept in crates.
25 Seemyseems: KLM I think used to allow pets in the cabin I think they still do in some circumstances, my dad once had a Bichon Frise in the seat next to him.
26 Mayor: Here's a link to the WSJ article............ http://blogs.wsj.com/middleseat/2009...et-centric-airways-to-take-flight/ This would only seem to be an a
27 Goldenshield: The reason for this is due to to snub-nose dogs, and how they cannot effectively dissapate heat with tempuratures at or above 85 F. The airline is ba
28 Mayor: Actually, DL's limit for snub nosed dogs is 70F.....the 85F limit is for all other breeds.
29 Goldenshield: Now that I think about, you're right. It's been a while since I've worked cargo, so I'm getting a bit rusty there. Although, we did work 8 airlines,
30 Mayor: Well, while the snub nosed breeds are definitely the most vulnerable, it was also done because of connecting on the ramp, during the hot summer, part
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