Virgin Australia has officially become the first airline in the country to welcome furry loved ones onboard with their Pets in Cabin service commencing Thursday.

The Aussie-first service will begin its trial with flights scheduled to jet off from Melbourne to the Gold Coast, and to the Sunshine Coast.

Tickets for furry loved ones are on sale for an introductory price of $149 per animal, per flight.

The cabin service will only permit small dogs or cats, with a weight limit of up to eight kilos in a carry bag allowed.

One flight service will allow a maximum of four pets on the aircraft.

Virgin travellers can use points to book their pet on one of the designated routes, with members offered to use an introductory offer or 18,600 Velocity Points.

However veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren a

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