@10newsau: Pets could soon be welcome on board Virgin Australia flights alongside their owners, if a new plan from the airline takes off. The new policy, which would be an Australian first if approved by regulators, would allow cats and small dogs to fly in the cabin of planes, sitting under the seat of their owners. Virgin launched the policy at Melbourne Airport this morning, clarifying that it will be limited to small cats and dogs on domestic routes, sitting in designated rows rather than freely roaming around the plane. The plan would follow similar policies that have long been in place across domestic carriers in Europe and the United States. Virgin hopes to have the new policy approved by the end of the year. #pets #puppy #melbourneairport #flight #cute