Great to see this being addressed – it is an issue that is important to locals and travellers alike

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Diners with guide dogs turned away from venues as campaign seeks change

A Guide Dogs campaign urges hospitality businesses to make small modifications to help people with vision impairment or blindness enjoy their spaces.

A recent Federal Court ruling against Qantas highlights important issues around accessible travel. The court found the airline discriminated against a passenger by barring their assistance dog, spotlighting the need for greater support and policy clarity for travelers with disabilities.

Have you faced challenges traveling with an assistance animal?

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Qantas agrees to change assistance dog processes after being sued for disability discrimination

Qantas agrees to change and clarify its application processes for assistance dogs after being sued for disability discrimination.

Any tips you would add to this?

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14 Tips for Travelling with a Service Dog | Travel Without Limits

An Assistance Dog (or Service Dog) can make travel more achievable - but if you're travelling by taxi, train or car, there's a few things which may make the journey more comfortable and fun for both of you.

“The proposed changes to allow pets in cabins will not affect existing policies regarding approved assistance animals. Assistance animals can fly in the cabin of Virgin Australia aircraft at no additional cost on domestic and international flights, with a number of training organisations pre-approved for assistance animals to fly.”

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Virgin Australia to launch pet-friendly flights | Travel Without Limits

Virgin Australia is set to be the first Australian airline to allow pets to fly in cabins.