Airline to Allow Dogs and Cats in Cabins
For pet owners, there’s nothing better than getting away from it all while keeping your furry friends by your side. Traveling with pets has just become a lot easier, thanks to an exciting new initiative from Virgin Airlines.
The airline announced plans to allow pets in the cabins on flights, a service that could start as early as next year. If successful, Virgin Airlines will become the first airline in Australia to offer this service. This announcement came in a press release titled ‘Cats out the Bag’, where the airline revealed its goal to be the first in the country to offer pet-friendly flights.
The decision came after Virgin Airlines reviewed a 2021 survey, which found that 85% of respondents supported the idea of pets being allowed in the cabin. In addition, 57% of those surveyed said they would fly more frequently if they could bring their pets along. The move would bring Virgin Airlines in line with several major North American carriers that already offer the service on domestic flights.
Jayne Hrdlicka, CEO of Virgin Airlines, said, “Our love for animals has always been in the Virgin Australia DNA, and we are excited about the prospect of offering Australia’s first-ever pets in-cabin flights. Overwhelmingly, our guests tell us they want to travel with their pets, and we are now on a journey to make that a realit
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