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Budget airline Jetstar plans to join Virgin Australia by allowing dogs to fly on planes with their owners from January 2025 and is currently installing new ticketing systems and modifying its in-flight offerings to meet demand.

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka (below) announced earlier this year plans to allow dogs to travel in aircraft cabin with their owners from next year.

A Jetstar spokesperson said after initially rejecting the idea of following suit, the Qantas subsidiary had now decided to match Virgin’s offering and was in the process of modifying its computerised ticketing systems and in-flight menus to accommodate passengers with dogs.

“From 2025 when we start allowing dogs on board we’ll also be including new ticketing categories in all seating classes on our planes,” the spokesperson said.

“In addition to business and economy seats we’ll also enable passengers to choose barking or non-barking seats across seat classes.

“Of course in line with our existing business model we’ll be charging a hefty premium for passengers wishing to sit in a non-barking section of the plane.

“We are also changing our food offerings on board to enable passengers to purchase a meal or snack for their dog.

“Passengers won’t notice a big change because we’ll be simply putting the existing crap food we charge an arm and a leg for in new packaging. Of course in line with our existing business model we’ll be charging a hefty premium for passengers wishing to buy the special pet menu items.

The Jetstar spokesperson said the airline’s cabin staff would also be able to sell dog owners pooper-scoopers in case their pet extruded a rancid coil during flight. (main picture)

“Of course in line with our existing business model we’ll be charging a hefty premium for passengers wishing to buy a pooper-scooper.

“All our flights will also be carrying nose clips for passengers not wishing to smell the powerful aroma of a dog excrement in the cabin.

“Of course in line with our existing business model we’ll be charging a hefty premium for passengers wishing to buy a nose clip,” the spokesperson said.

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