# Luxury Pet Plane Cabins These Designated Cabins Make Flying with a Pet Classy on American Airlines By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-with-a-pet References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/pets/in-a-first-of-its-kind-american-airlines-introduces-first-class-cabins-for-pets.php) & [travelandleisure](http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/american-airlines-first-class-pet-cabins) Anyone who's tried to take their dog or cat on vacation knows what a hassle flying with a pet can be. [American Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirteen-lune-and-american-airlines) is taking the stress out of holidaying with a furry companion with '[Cuddle Class](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-the-cuddle-collab),' the first class cabin service specially designed for pets. Rather than having to confine pets to the tiny, crammed area under the seat, or worse yet, hand them off to the airline to be shuttled to their destination like cargo, First Class passengers on American Airlines can now keep their pets with them in [designated pet cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispin-pet-travel-crate). The airborne kennels are positioned in the cabin next to owners' seats, making flying with a pet a stress-free experience. As of yet, Cuddle Class is only available between L.A. or San Francisco and New York City. There's no additional fee for the service, other than the standard price for carrying a pet onto the plane. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 73% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cuddle Class:** First class cabin service designed for pets, offering a stress-free flying experience. - **In-flight Pet Hospitality:** Creating a luxurious and comfortable flying environment for pets to make flying more enjoyable and less stressful. - **Pet-friendly Travel:** Increasing accommodation and transportation options for pet owners to encourage them to travel more. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Airlines:** Opportunity to offer pet-friendly services to differentiate from competitors and appeal to pet owners. - **Pet Care:** Opportunity to expand services to include in-flight hospitality for pets and capitalize on the growing demand for pet-friendly travel. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity to specialize in pet-friendly travel and create packages for pet owners looking for comfortable and stress-free travel options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Focused Travel Concierges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-air.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Budget-Friendly First-Class Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frontier-airlines.md) - [Luxury Pet Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/very-important-pets.md) - [Modern Luxury Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyard-pet-luxe.md) - [Airline-Safe Cat Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porto-cat-carrier.md) - [Travel-Friendly Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-pet-collection.md) - [Stool-Equipped Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guacal-pet-carrier.md) - [Capacious Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capacious-airline-seats.md)