Other shows include The Secret Life of Cats - the popular BBC documentary where cats are fitted with cat-cams and GPS collars to track their daily movements - and America’s Cutest Dog.
British Airways has also teamed up with experts at Battersea Dogs Cats Home for insight into the benefits of pet ownership.
The airline featured some of its pets
looking for rehousing to launch the channel, including: Alfie the Pug,
Sky the Siberian Husky, Angelica the Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross
and kittens Karma, Knight and Karis.
Laura
Lamber, responsible for Rehoming Welfare at Battersea Dogs
Cats Home, said: 'We know that people love watching dogs and cats. They
can make you laugh, smile, and cry.


Pleased to meet you: British Airways is confident the new channel will entertain passengers of all ages


'They are wonderful companions when you're feeling anxious or just need a lift, and we believe that British Airways’ Paws Relax channel will be the perfect way for passengers to sit back and relax.'
According to a recent OnePoll survey of 2,000 people, one in 50 travellers would prefer to be greeted by their pet at the airport, rather than a family member.