New details about pet-friendly flights on Virgin Australia have been announced.

Small dogs and cats will be able to fly between Melbourne and Sydney first before other routes are added.

The animals will only be allowed on board if they travel in carriers that can fit under the seat in front of the passenger.

The rule only applies to small dogs and cats.

Bringing a furry friend along will however add an extra $100 -$150 onto the cost of a ticket.

“Overwhelmingly, our guests tell us they want to travel with their pets, and we are now on a journey to make that a reality,” CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said when the program was first announced.

“It’s something that commonly happens overseas and is proven to work well.”

“Almost 70 per cent of Australian households have a pet, so this announcement is really significant for a large proportion of the country.

“It’s also a great thing for pet-friendly accommodation providers who will benefit greatly from increased connectivity and the ease for travellers to fly with their pets.

“It really will be a whole new economy for pet travel in Australia.”

A change in regulations in December 2021 meant that airlines were able to allow pets in cabins. 

The airline already has an option to travel with pets on most domestic flights, however they travel in the luggage carriage, not in the cabin.