Airline policies on pet travel

Which airlines currently allow pet travel?

Virgin allows cats and dogs under 65 kilograms (including the weight of their travel crate) to travel on their planes. All pets must travel in the cargo hold of the aircraft.

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Qantas allows cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, domestic fish with no aeration requirements and domestic birds on their planes, but pets must travel in the cargo hold of the aircraft. All bookings for animals must be made by pet travel specialists.

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Jetstar is not equipped to transport your pets but you can organise pet travel with Qantas Freight.

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Check out more information on flying with pets on Skyscanner's travel guide for pets.