What Happened
Australian Airline Expands Pet-Friendly Services to New Routes
Virgin Australia has announced the launch of its Pets in Cabin service from Adelaide, with bookings now open for flights starting June 23, 2026. The service, which allows small dogs and cats to travel in the cabin, has seen an overwhelmingly positive response since its launch in October 2025, with nearly 1,500 pets having flown to date. The Adelaide expansion adds two new routes to the network, and the airline intends to make the service a standard offering on eligible flights starting next year. This development was first reported by AeroTime.