In a first for South African air travel budget carrier Lift Airline has delighted dog owners by allowing their furry companions to travel with them inside the aeroplane’s cabin!
“Many ‘paw-rents’ can’t always make use of kennels, family or friends to look after their pets,” says Lift co-founder Jonathan Ayache. “And they want their four-legged family members to be included when they travel. Until now, this hasn’t been possible when travelling by plane.”
The one snag is that only small pooches are eligible to fly. They must fit into a pet-friendly bag no bigger than 28 cm x 20 cm x 45 cm so they can be stowed safely on the floor diagonally in front of the owner.