# Affordable Animal Airfare Silver Airways' 'Fido Fares' are an Easy Way to Bring Pets on Planes By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fido-fares References: [apartmenttherapy](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/airline-pet-fares-discount-june-2018-259563) & [silverairways](https://www.silverairways.com/more-information/travel-information/fido-fares) Bringing pets on anything beyond a short car-ride can be a headache at best and completely unfeasible at worst, so [Silver Airways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-travel-advisor) is looking to ease that travel dilemma for pet owners with its new 'Fido Fares' deal. The airfare pricing provides an [affordable way to bring pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-accommodation) on the plane, charging far less than the traditional airline would for the same service. Silver Airways' Fido Fares cost just $25 for a trip to Florida and $30 for a trip to the Bahamas. The tickets let owners bring their pets on board with them, and the only requirement is that the [pet carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispin-pet-travel-crate) are small enough to fit underneath the seat in front of the owner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet-friendly Travel:** The rise of pet-friendly travel presents an opportunity for airlines and other transportation companies to offer affordable and convenient options for pet owners. - **Affordable Airlines:** Discount airlines that offer lower fares and unique services, like Silver Airways' Fido Fares, have the potential to disrupt traditional airline pricing models. - **Alternative Pet Services:** New startups providing alternative pet transportation services, like pet rideshare or pet transport services, can carve out a space in the market for more affordable and convenient solutions for pet owners. ### Where This Applies - **Airlines:** Airlines can provide cheaper pet travel options, which can attract and retain customers by offering affordable travel for both owners and their pets. - **Pet Services:** Pet services like pet hotels, transportation, walking or grooming companies have the opportunity to introduce specialized pet travel services and differentiate themselves from the competition. - **Online Travel Services:** Online travel services can leverage pet-friendly deals and promotions, and they can effectively target niches such as pet owners and incorporate discounted pet travel services to strengthen their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Focused Travel Concierges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-air.md) - [Pet-Friendly Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-rides.md) - [Revamped Airline Pricing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiji-airlines.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Travel-Friendly Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-pet-collection.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-friendly-travel.md) - [Personalized Pet Amenities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotels-resorts1.md) - [Pet-Themed Branding Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-bowls.md) - [Pet Travel Concierge Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-travel-concierge-service.md)