'I was on Australia's first ever pet-friendly flight – this is what it was like' | Exclusive – 9Travel
Walking through the airport in search of my gate, I heard the familiar "oohs" and "aahs" of people cooing over cute animals, immediately I knew I was headed in the right direction.
I boarded the plane in Melbourne and travelled with three dogs up to the Sunshine Coast – this is how it all worked.
Off the bat it's important to point out that Virgin isn't just letting any pets on board, there are some very strict restrictions in place.
Pets on board must weigh under eight kilograms, including the weight of the carrier, which they must stay in for the duration of the flight and their time inside the airport – unless in a designated pet relief area.
When asked if the rules are likely to change in the future to allow for larger animals on board, vet Dr Katrina Warren says she doesn't see it happening.
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