ODD: New Airline for the Dogs and Cats

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jul 10, 2009 at 6:36 AM CST

Story Updated: Jul 10, 2009 at 6:38 AM CST

CHICAGO (AP) - A new airline for dogs and cats is coming to Chicago.

Pet Airways will offer flights across the country starting Tuesday.

Pets will travel in their own carriers in the main cabin of the planes, not in the cargo hold as with most airlines. But owners aren't allowed on board and must fly separately.

The company says pet attendants will care for the animals in flight. But to prevent pets from getting sick, there won't be any beverage or snack service.

The airline will also fly to Colorado, Baltimore/Washington International, Los Angeles and New York.

One-way fares for Chicago to Los Angeles starts at $199. Tickets from Los Angeles to New York start at $299.

http://petairways.com/

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