Westchester County authorities are suing luxury airline BARK Air

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Recently, just days after its inaugural flight, a brand new dog-friendly luxury airline was sued.

BARK Air, which operates flights from New York’s Westchester County Airport, received a lawsuit from Westchester County on May 30 for allegedly violating county law. The airline’s first flight took place on May 24.

Westchester County airport regulations state that the airport’s private jet section can only accommodate jets with a maximum of nine passenger seats, according to legal documents obtained by Fox News Digital. BARK Air uses a Gulfstream Aerospace GV jet that can accommodate 14 passengers.

Westchester County is seeking an injunction against BARK Air that would force the airline to either leave the airport entirely or move from the private jet zone to a busier passenger terminal.

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BARK Air, a new dog-only airline, is sued shortly after its first flight. (Reuters / iStock / iStock)

The BARK Air “White Paw Experience” flight flew from Westchester County Airport to Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles on May 24. The price for one passenger and a dog was $6,000.

The company describes itself as “the world’s first air travel company designed with dogs first and their human companions second.”

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A dog looks out an airplane window during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York, May 21, 2024. (Reuters//Eduardo Munoz / Reuters Photos)

Last month, BARK Chief of Staff Katharine Enos told FOX Business that the airline’s first official cruise was a “huge success.”

“There was a mix of breeds on board, including a chihuahua, a golden retriever and dachshunds,” the official explained. “I’m happy to report there was no dog drama, some dogs were playing in the aisle while the smaller dogs had nice long naps.”

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A woman holding a dog exits a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York, May 21, 2024. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Photos)

“All dogs ate BARK cereal dog treats, dog-friendly muffins, chicken-flavored puppuccino and dog champagne (chicken broth). Everyone on board also got along well and felt a bond over their shared obsession with their dogs,” she added.

The company currently flies between Los Angeles, New York and London, England, but is considering adding additional cities to its list. The airline is reportedly eyeing Paris, Milan, Chicago, Seattle, Florida and Arizona.

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A woman shows her dog’s boarding pass after boarding a plane during a press event introducing Bark Air, an airline for dogs, at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, New York, May 21, 2024. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Photos)

BARK Air did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.

Fox News Digital’s Brie Stimson contributed to this report.

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