Virgin Australia to ban flat-faced pets from cabins
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 27 January 2020
Virgin Australia is banning pets with flat faces from its cabins, citing fears about breathing problems and overheating.
Rival Australian carrier Qantas is reviewing its policies.
Animals affected are 'brachycephalic breeds' such as bulldogs, chows, pugs and shihtzu, plus American burmese and persian cats and rabbits like the lion head.
The airline will honour bookings already made.
