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Virgin Australia extends Pets in Cabin trial until the end of July, 2026
January 15th 2026
Virgin Australia announced it will extend its Pets in Cabin trial with flights now available to book between Melbourne and the Gold Coast and Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast, until June 30, 2026. Read More » The decision to extend the trial, which was initially scheduled to conclude at the end of this month, follows strong demand for bookings, well above initial forecasts, and positive guest and team member feedback since the service first launched in October 2025. "We’ve not only received strong, positive feedback from pet owners, but also guests travelling without pets," Virgin Australia Chief Marketing and Customer Operations Officer, Libby Minogue, said. Virgin Australia has also confirmed that from 31 January 2026, cats will be permitted to travel on all Pets in Cabin flight services, having previously been limited to flights between Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast.
