As Virgin Australia gets the green light to allow pets on board, here are the approved carriers for your furry friends

Lightweight and easy to handle, they are guaranteed to ensure your pup’s first flight is a breeze.

This content is reviewed by the 7NEWS Editorial team. 7NEWS may receive a commission when you buy from links on our site. Prices correct at time of publication.

By Sophie Haslett

Virgin Australia is finally allowing pets on board.

As Virgin Australia gets the green light to allow pets on board, here are the approved carriers for your furry friends

Lightweight and easy to handle, they are guaranteed to ensure your pup’s first flight is a breeze.

This content is reviewed by the 7NEWS Editorial team. 7NEWS may receive a commission when you buy from links on our site. Prices correct at time of publication.

By Sophie Haslett

Say goodbye to FOMO for your pets when you go on holiday, as Virgin Australia is launching its first-ever pet-friendly flights just in time for Christmas.

More than a year after unveiling its plan to allow pets in the cabin, Virgin Australia has revealed that it now has the permission to allow small animals on board.

Yes, that’s right. By Christmas, your (small) furry best friend will be allowed to travel with you, provided they are in a Virgin-approved carrier.

Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today

Kurgo Australia’s TSA approved pet travel products are suitable for Virgin’s in-cabin requirements — and they make the perfect gift for the pet owner in your life.

Lightweight and easy to handle, they are guaranteed to ensure your pup’s first flight is a breeze.

Pets are set to be allowed on board Virgin Australia flights. Credit: Amazon Australia

The Best Picks team’s top pick is the Kurgo Dog Carrier Backpack ($136.61; Amazon Australia), which comes in both grey and black and it suitable for dogs up to 11.3 kilograms.

The rucksack has all the features you want in a carrier, plenty of room, ventilation, and an interior pad that can be washed.

It also comes equipped with room for your laptop or iPad, an interior tether to keep your pup in place and a completely water and muckproof bottom that wards off even the dirtiest of airport floors.

Of the rucksacks, there are many Kurgo options to choose from. Credit: Amazon Australia

Alternatively, if you have an even smaller pup who weighs up to 6.8kg, the Nomad Carrier ($139.98; Amazon Australia) is a fantastic option.

The Nomad Carrier has a couple of bonus features that elevate it to another level.

For instance, the carrying handles can be easily clasped at the top when not in use, so you can fully access the backpack straps.

The fabric at the front of the bag can also be rolled up and neatly stowed into a hidden pocket to reveal the breathable mesh window beneath it.

Finally, the G-Train Backpack ($209.98; Amazon Australia) is perfect for dogs up to 11.3 kilos.

As rugged and thoughtfully engineered as the best daypacks, the G-Train Pack adds a pet carrier compartment with a zip-open mesh top that rolls neatly out of the way.

For more information, head to Amazon Australia now.