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Dogs and cats on planes sitting with passengers.

(154 Posts)
Astitchintime Thu 07-Mar-24 07:44:56

Are they allowing this based on the animals being therapy pets or just a passengers own pet that they wish to take with them on their trip?

Personally, I can think of nothing worse! I detest cats and have a respiratory condition that is triggered by dog/cat hair and dander. Think of the extra work for the airplane cleaners hmm

Oopsadaisy1 Thu 07-Mar-24 07:43:14

Maybe they will have to buy a seat for them?
Will they be able to use the loo?
Doggy menus and a bowl of water sloshing in the aisles?
Free poo bags with every flight?
Doggy lifebelts, good luck with a cat life belt!

Oh dear….

Oopsadaisy1 Thu 07-Mar-24 07:41:28

MrOops won’t be able to fly with Virgin then, he is very allergic to cats.
I’m sure it’s only on internal flights?

nanna8 Thu 07-Mar-24 07:39:28

Virgin Australia are saying they are going to allow dogs and cats to travel in the passenger parts of planes. Personally I think this is not a good idea, particularly if something dangerous were to occur and there had to be a forced landing. I wouldn’t use that company if they decide on this. Back to the dreaded Qantas for me!