寵物航空起飛Cats and dogs can now fly the skies on their own airline by Lisa Holl Chang
On July 14, 2009, Pet Airways Flight 1101 departed New York City and made history. Pet Airways’ first flight was also the first for cats and dogs only. Attendants checked on “pawsengers” – not passengers – as they flew in the air-conditioned main cabin. The pets’ owners took separate, “human” flights. For some people, an airline just for pets sounds silly, but for Pet Airways it’s good business.
An idea is born
Dan Wiesel and Alysa Binder claim their idea for Pet Airways came from their dog, Zoe. The couple once took a flight with Zoe, but she rode with the plane’s cargo. They became so worried about Zoe that they realized they needed a better option. Hence, Pet Airways was born. On Pet Airways, pets fly between U.S. cities including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
The company flies 19-passenger planes with the seats removed. Each flight holds up to 50 pets in carriers. They get "potty breaks" before and after flights.
Fans and critics
Pet Airways has won the love of pet owners. It has over 14,000 Facebook fans and 4,000 followers on Twitter.
But the company also has critics. Some people view an airline for pets as silly. Others question whether it will succeed.
Those who work for Pet Airways view their service as anything but silly. Pets deal with temperature extremes and air pressure changes when flying with cargo. Airlines may even lose pets on occasion.
How much does it cost
With one-way tickets starting at $149, Pet Airways provides a less frightening option. And pet owners have responded: The first two months of flights quickly sold out. Pet Airways is growing and plans to serve 25 U.S. cities within three years. Furthermore, the airline considers international travel a long-term goal.
A dog named Ellie recently flew across America on Pet Airways. When Ellie's owner came to pick her up, she ran to say goodbye to Captain Wiesel. For Pet Airways, having happy and contented
pawsengers is the company's greatest reward.
Grammar
Those who work for Pet Airways view their service as anything but silly.
anything but=definitely not= not at all (not a case for something or someone)
Those who work for Pet Airways definitely do not view their service as silly.
He is anything but lazy.-He is not lazy.
The party was anything but fun -The party was horrible
Vocabulary
depart-离开,出发. 反义词arrive到达,抵达.
The next train to London departs at 1:30 p.m.
*Flight 061 departing from New York will arrive in Los Angeles at 5:30 p.m.
cabin (n)-舱,小木屋,飞机的坐舱
Business class passengers always sit in the front part of the airplane cabin.
*The airline offers top-quality cabin service, but their tickets are more expensive than others'.
*The cabin crew is doing the safety check right now.
carrier-载送的器具(工具)如车,船,飞机等.也指运输业者.carry-载送
Your carrier on this flight is Singapore Airlines.你的航班
*This shipping company is one of the biggest carriers in Europe.运输业
extremes(n)-极端 extreme (adj)-极度的
He experienced the extremes of wealth and poverty during his life.极端富裕与贫穷
She took her anger to the extreme and harmed a lot of people.她的脾气一发不可收拾
extreme tolerance-极度的包容
on occasion-偶尔(当副词片语使用)sometimes, not very often. occasion-时机,机会
Sean goes to business trips on occasion, but not very often.
Diane visits her grandparents on occasion.
He only makes mistakes on occasion but that's still not acceptable.
long-term--长的-期限It seems that the cooperation of the two companies will be long-term.
The long-term effect of the treatment remains unknown.
Chat Room
made history- you done something new and important that can remember for long time.
history in the making- the new and important thing is occurring.一个伟大,重要的事情正在发生,进行
the rest in history- very one knows about the history, so you don't have to mention any more or continue the story.
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fans/follower-粉丝/追随者are the same meaning, it means really like of something.
对什么事情着迷,就可说"I'm fan of something"
"I'm a follower of something "
You may say "Fan Club"粉丝后援会 not you can't say不可说是 "Follower Club"
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