Starting Late 2025, Your Pet Can Finally Fly With You on Virgin Australia!

Big news for animal lovers! Virgin Australia just confirmed that by December 2025, small pets will be allowed in airplane cabins for the first time ever in Australia. That means no more stressful cargo holds - your furry friend can ride right under your seat!

You Can Now Fly with Your Pet in the Cabin on Virgin Australia (But Read This First…)

But before you start planning your pet's first flight adventure, there are some important rules you'll want to know:

Pets Allowed (Finally!)

After a year of arguing with food safety rules (apparently planes count as “restaurants”; weird, right?), Virgin can now let pets onboard if they’re in a carrier under the seat.

Who Qualifies

Only small pets (8kg or less, carrier included). One pet per human. They’ll sit in special rows, no lap snuggles during the flight.

First in Australia

Other airlines like Qantas still say no, so this is a BIG deal.

The “Uh-Oh” Stuff

1. The Pilot Has the Final Say

Even if you follow all the rules, the captain can still say “nope” last-minute if they think it’s unsafe (like if there’s bad turbulence) .

- Pro Tip: Fly early in the day when the crew is in a better mood.

2. Only Some Flights

Starts with Sydney-Melbourne trips first. Fees will probably be $100–$150 each way (yeah, pets need tickets too).

- Smart Move: Sign up for Virgin’s updates so you don’t miss out!

3. Allergy Alert

If you’re allergic to pets, Virgin hasn’t said how they’ll keep you away from them. Yikes.

- What to Do: Call the airline BEFORE booking to ask for a pet-free zone.

Real Talk

I get it, this is exciting! But it’s also new, so there will be hiccups. Some people will love having pets onboard; others might hate it. That’s okay! The more we talk about it, the better it’ll get.

Your Turn

Would YOU want to sit next to a puppy on a flight? Or does that sound like a nightmare? Comment below!

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