What if your dog could fly private—in the cabin, with gourmet snacks, massage, and a concierge team trained just for them?
In this episode of the Ironbird Podcast, host Daniel Harris sits down with Ryan Rudolph, Senior Manager at Bark Air, the world’s first private jet experience designed entirely around dogs. From on-board bone broth to international dog-friendly concierge services, Bark Air isn’t just a novelty—it’s rewriting the rules of luxury travel for pets and their people.
✅ What’s inside this episode?
How Bark Inc. scaled from dog toys to dog flights (and why it's working)
What it really takes to build and run a private airline inside a public company
The logistics of flying 100+ lb dogs from New York to Paris
How Bark Air balances AOGs, European regulations, and route planning
Data-driven insights into customer demand and dog-friendly flight stacking
Bark’s plans for tech, FBO partnerships, and future destinations
If you’re an aviation entrepreneur, animal lover, or just curious about what innovation looks like in the skies, this episode will surprise you—in the best way.
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