Virgin Australia adds Adelaide to Pets in Cabin network

Virgin Australia has put Adelaide on its Pets in Cabin map, with first departures set for 23 June 2026 and bookings open now. The expansion adds Adelaide-Melbourne and Adelaide-Gold Coast sectors in both directions, extending a service that began in October 2025 and has already carried almost 1,500 pets.

The move broadens a cabin-pet product still subject to airport approvals, but it also signals that Virgin is treating the trial as a durable ancillary revenue stream rather than a short-lived experiment. Further routes remain under review, with more destinations likely to follow as airport sign-off and operational constraints fall into place.