While passengers on David Turner's plane usually stay in the cargo compartment of other planes, that was not the case on his flight. Cats, dogs, ferrets and even goats are often flown across Bass Strait to reunite with their owners on this twin-commander aircraft.

ABC reported on the 17th that after seeing the challenges faced by pet owners during the epidemic, Fiona Millhouse founded Pawmobile to provide weekly pet aviation services between Victoria and Tasmania. "During the new coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19), it is difficult for people to transport pets because there are too few commercial aircraft flying." It is understood that in the past eight months, hundreds of furry pets have crossed the Channel this way. "I don't want to treat them like cargo. They're going to be with us in the cabin," Milhouse said. She hopes the service will soon be rolled out across Australia.

Tasman cattery owner Doris Rosenkranz has used Milhouse’s services many times. "During the epidemic, because there are no flights to Perth or Sydney, many cats will stay in catteries for two to three months," she said. But now her cat and senior rescue dog Paige can travel between Victoria and Tasmania.

For pilot Turner, it's also a pleasure to fly with new passengers, "It's better to fly this way. The animals won't complain so much. There's no other better job in the world."