posted April 18, 2009 02:21 AM           

When economists say airlines have gone to the dogs, seems one of them took it literally. Pet Airways is only for dogs — and cats — no humans allowed. (Except for the people flying the plane. Although dogs flying planes: That would be cool.)

So far, the airline only travels to a few cities, including New York, D.C. and L.A. In case you're imagining purebreds curled up in first class while flight attendants serve up filet mignon. . . not quite. The seats of the turbo-props have been removed for pet carriers, although the pets will be checked in at a special pre-boarding pet lounge.