Virgin Australia will allow small pets on cabin

Last week, Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow small pets in the cabin on selected domestic flights, becoming the first major airline in the country to do so.

The news has excited pet lovers, but it’s also raised questions about why it took so long, and why other airlines won’t follow suit.

Image: Photo by Pascal Borener

Produced By: Azucena Carrasco

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First aired on The Wire, Friday 8 August 2025