US EditionVirgin Australia set to become first Aussie airline to allow pets in cabin
Virgin Australia's trial allows small pets under 8kg to fly in cabins on select routes, with a $149 fee and health measures ensuring passenger comfort and safety.
- Virgin Australia announced a trial allowing pets in the cabin on select flights starting October 16, with a limit of four pets per flight.
- Josie Ure expressed concerns about potential challenges with the trial, stating, 'I can just see a few issues arising.'
- Dave Emerson noted that 70% of households own a pet, predicting that the service would be welcomed by pet lovers across the country.
- Animal behaviourist trainee Bree Logie expressed concerns about dog interactions on flights, stating that the welfare of the dogs needs to come first.
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Soon pets can travel on selected domestic flights in Australia with Virgin Australia. The test phase runs until January 2026.
Sydney Morning Herald
From cargo to the cabin: Virgin Australia begins flying pets on planes
Your beloved four-legged family member will no longer have to travel in the cargo hold: but they will be required to stay in a pet carrier under a seat.
Virgin Australia is about to become the country's first airline to host pets on board. Its much-anticipated "Channel Animals" service is officially on sale. This service, a first in Australia, will initially be launched on a pilot basis on flights between Melbourne and the Gold Coast, and Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The inaugural flight will take off from Melbourne Airport on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Tickets for four-legge…
Virgin Australia set to become first Aussie airline to allow pets in cabin
Virgin Australia has announced good news for pet owners and their furry friends, as it readies to launch its Pets in Cabin service from 16 October 2025. The pilot scheme will operate on identified flights between Melbourne, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast. Only small, vaccinated dogs and cats are welcome, and must remain inside holders, beneath designated seats at all times. A limit of only four animals weighing up to eight kilos each per…
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