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Somehow, the Dog Situation on Airplanes Has Gotten Even Wilder

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More than 1 million pets travel by air in the US every year .

Airlines are still trying to catch up with the furry fervor.

New rules aimed at stemming the spread of rabies have added more complexity to the process of traveling with dogs.

Airlines have reported confusion and frustration with the new rules, as airlines have been slow to adapt.

In April , United Airlines raised its in-cabin pet prices by $ 25 , to $ 150 .

American Airlines shifted its policy to allow those who travel with pets to bring more baggage.

So far, Bark Air has transported 266 dogs on 33 flights, with trips costing $ 6,000 for the Los Angeles route.