Virgin Australia has announced the extension of its Pets in Cabin trial, with flights now available to book between Melbourne and the Gold Coast and Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast until 30 June 2026.
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The decision to extend the trial, which was initially scheduled to conclude at the end of January, follows strong demand for bookings, well above initial forecasts, and positive guest and team member feedback since the service first launched in October 2025.
Over the peak Christmas period alone, more than 300 dogs and cats flew on Virgin Australia Pets in Cabin flights, highlighting the demand for pet owners wanting to holiday or visit loved ones with their furry companions.
Virgin Australia has also confirmed that from 31st 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.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can continue to book Pets in Cabin flights using just 18,600 Velocity Points per eligible sector, in addition to their own fare. Virgin Australia plans to expand the Pets in Cabin service to other eligible Virgin Australia domestic flights in the coming months.
