New aviation legislation in Australia allow pets on planes, but there's a catch.

According to revisions in aviation safety legislation, Australian customers can now travel with their dogs in plane cabins, but it will be up to airlines to enforce the rule change.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has introduced new laws that allow travelers to travel with their pets under a new "carrying of animals" policy.
However, whether or not a passenger's pet can travel with them on a flight is up to the specific airline and pilot in command, who will assess the safety of all on board.

Unless they are authorized aid or service dogs, pets are currently required to be checked into the cargo area of a plane on Australian carriers.
Allowing pets in cabins is already common in Europe and the United States, with some speculating that Australian airlines could follow suit shortly.

According to a 9News poll, 71% of respondents would fly with their dogs if given the opportunity.

One social media user expressed concern that allowing violent dogs into passenger cabins could endanger other passengers or assistance animals.
Others mentioned passenger allergies or the possible nuisance of untrained puppies to other passengers.

Representatives from Qantas and Jet Star have stated that animals will not be allowed on board planes with humans.

Virgin Australia has stated that it is reviewing its pet policy, while Rex Airlines has not ruled out passenger and pet travel.

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