Virgin Australia is the first airline in Australia to offer in-cabin pet travel, launching a trial service from Melbourne to the Gold Coast on October 16, 2025. With each flight accommodating up to four pets, Virgin Australia aims to meet demand from households that own pets. As the trial will run until January 2026, feedback will guide potential expansion across the domestic network.
Virgin Australia’s first Embraer E190-E2 landed in Perth after an extensive ferry flight from Brazil, stopping in Curacao, Texas, and Hawaii. This event marks the beginning of Virgin Australia’s effort to replace its older Fokker 100 jets with the Embraer E190-E2 to modernize their fleet significantly.
Qantas Group and Virgin Australia are experiencing strong profitability in the Asia-Pacific region, benefiting from increased travel demand and effective management. In contrast, Air New Zealand struggles with competition and operational issues, highlighting significant regional differences in airline financial performance.
