Some Dogs and Cats Could Soon Be Allowed in the Cabin on Domestic Flights

The stress of finding a temporary guardian for animal companions could soon be coming to an end for Australians who fly domestically. Virgin Australia has applied with the relevant regulator to become the country’s first airline to operate flights which allow cats and small dogs in the cabin.
Australians take a whopping number of domestic flights – more than 57 million passengers flew within the country in 2023. Many of us consider animals part of the family, so it’s no surpris