Australian Airline Expands Popular Pet Travel Service
Virgin Australia has extended its Pets in Cabin trial through June 30, 2026, due to higher than expected bookings and positive feedback. The trial, which allows pets to travel in the cabin on domestic flights, has seen over 300 dogs and cats travel during the peak Christmas 2025 period. The airline plans to expand the service to additional domestic routes in the coming months. According to AeroTime, the extension of the trial reinforces the value of innovating around what guests care about, and the airline’s decision to permit cats on all Pets in Cabin flights starting January 31, 2026, is expected to further boost demand.