Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Virgin Australia Launches Groundbreaking Pets In Cabin Service Paving The Way For A New Era Of Pet Friendly Travel In Australia Published on October 26, 2025 Virgin Australia is making waves in the Australian aviation industry with the launch of its groundbreaking Pets in Cabin service. This innovative offering allows…
The first pet-friendly commercial flights have taken off in Australia this week. Operated by Virgin Australia, the flights allow pet owners to bring their furry friends inside the airplane cabin for the duration of the flight. Here’s what you need to know about the new service. What animals can be brought into the cabin?…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Australia’s First Pets In Cabin Service By Virgin Australia Now Available On Melbourne, Gold Coast, And Sunshine Coast Flights Published on October 16, 2025 Virgin Australia is making a significant shift in domestic air travel by introducing its historic Pets in Cabin service. This new offering allows travelers to bring…
Virgin Australia has made aviation history today by allowing small dogs in leak-proof carry cases to fly with passengers on flights between Melbourne and the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Today’s launch is part of a trial to see how small dogs and cats interact with passengers. Virgin said eligible pets such as small…
With Virgin Australia’s first Pets in Cabin service set to take off on Thursday, travellers can now use Velocity Frequent Flyer Points to book their small dog or cat on board. Velocity Frequent Flyer today announced members can redeem 18,600 Velocity Points per flight, in addition to their own fare, to include their pet in…
Published on September 25, 2025 Virgin Australia has officially launched its long-anticipated Pets in Cabin service, making it the first airline in Australia to offer this unique option for pet owners. This groundbreaking service is now available for flights between Melbourne and the Gold Coast, as well as Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast, with the…
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…
More than a year after it was first announced, tickets have gone on sale for Australia’s first domestic flights permitting pets to travel in the cabin. Virgin Australia revealed in March, 2024 that it was working to allow some pets on board, with the plan becoming a reality as of today. The inaugural trips will…
Virgin Australia will soon allow passengers to bring small pets with them on domestic flights, and while it’s an exciting first step for air travel in the country, the decision has attracted mixed responses. Video transcript I think it’s a good idea. I like it. It’s just not a natural environment for them to be…
More than a year after unveiling its plan to allow pets in the cabin, Virgin Australia says the service is on track to launch by the end of 2025 — although a key regulatory loophole means the final say will rest with the pilot. The airline has now received the green light from Food Standards…