04
Jun
2025
Delta Airlines has strict guidelines for passengers intending to bring their pets on board in order to ensure the safety of the pet. The passengers must meet certain rules and regulations to add their pet to the flight booking. Passengers must submit specific documents, comply with the airline's pet size requirements, and adhere to the pet's health conditions. This article covers everything you need to know before including a pet in your Delta booking.
Small pets are permitted on Delta flights both in the cabin and the cargo area. Before traveling with your pets, you should be informed of the limitations imposed by Delta Airlines pet policy. The specific rules that one should remember are listed below:
The airline permits domestic birds, dogs, and small cats to fly in the cabin. There will be a pet fee per way, which can be paid when checking in with Delta Airlines. The following are crucial guidelines regarding pets in cabins under the Delta Airlines Pet Travel Policy that one should be aware of:
The container must contain the pet.
Within the carrier, pets of the same breed are permitted.
It is allowed for a female cat to go with her child. The child must be between eight weeks and six months old.
During boarding, animals must stay inside the carriage.
Under Delta Airlines' pet travel policy, the pet carrier would be regarded as carry-on luggage.
Each kennel may only have one pet.
To travel within the United States, pets must be at least 10 weeks old; to travel within the European Union, they must be at least 15 weeks old.
As per Delta Airlines Pet Policy, flights to and from the US Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico are not allowed to carry household birds.
Pets are not permitted in Delta Comfort Plus or First Class accommodations.
According to Delta's pet-in-cabin policy, travelers are not permitted to bring pets on the following seats:
Bulkhead seats
Exit for emergencies
No seat for stowage
Seats on flatbeds
The A330-200 aircraft's rows 46–51
The A330-300 aircraft's rows 54–59
The Delta One Cabin of the B757-200 airplane has center seats.
Make sure your pet can fit under the seat in front of you in a compact, ventilated carrier. It needs to fulfill the following specifications:
There must be adequate room for the pet to roam about.
It should be appropriate for putting beneath the seat in front of you.
As per Delta Airlines Pet Policy, hard-sided or soft-sided carriers should have four sides for international travel and three sides for general ventilation. They should also be leak-proof.
Since it fits most aircraft, the recommended Delta pet carrier size is 18 x 11 x 11.
When boarding, disembarking, and traveling in Delta boarding areas and airport lounges, pets must remain in the kennel with the doors securely closed.
Yes, pets are permitted in the cargo hold on Delta Airlines. Pets that don't meet the rules for in-cabin travel must be transported as Delta pet cargo.If you intend to travel with pets as checked luggage, you must make travel reservations up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, per Delta's pet policy. The following conditions must be fulfilled by travelers who want to bring their pet on a Delta flight as cargo:
As per Delta Airlines Pet Travel Policy, one connecting flight is offered by Delta Pet Cargo.
For dogs and cats to travel safely, they must be at least 12 weeks old, completely weaned, and able to feed themselves.
It is not safe for mother and young animals to travel in the same kennel.
Dogs, cats, and their mixes with brachycephaly are not permitted on Delta or Delta connecting flights.
For pet traveling in the cargo hold, Delta mandates that pet carriers be constructed of a sturdy material, such as metal, hard plastic, or wood. In the carrier, the pet must be able to stand and turn around with ease. You must also write your name, your pet's name, and your contact information on the carrier. The following USDA crate specifications apply to Delta pet cargo:
Made of stiff materials like metal, wood, or plastic.
Wheels are not permitted.
The crate's upper ⅔ is covered with ventilation openings on three sides.
External handles that are functional to stop tilting.
Labels stating "Live Animal" and the upright arrow position should be attached, and the container should be securely closed with zip ties for transit safety.
Inside the crate is bedding or other absorbent material.
Two easily accessible food and water bowls that are fastened to the crate door.
As per Delta Airlines Pet Travel Policy, the following documentation is required for pet travel with Delta Cargo:
A certificate of health is required. Within ten days of transportation, a licensed veterinarian's health certificate must contain the following:
The address and name of the shipper
Identification of the Animal
Verification of excellent health Information about any immunizations received
The date of the certificate and the veterinarian's signature.
Delta Airlines charges a pet fee each way for bringing a pet with you on the flight. This fee is applicable when you check in with the airline. Keep in mind that this fee may vary for certain routes or specific circumstances. Below is an overview of Delta Airlines pet travel fee for the following destinations:
|
To/From Destinations |
Pet Travel Fee Each Way |
|
International |
$200 |
|
US/Canada/US Virgin Islands/Puerto Rico |
$95 |
|
Brazil |
$75 |
Policies covering the transport of pets on Delta Airlines are considerably stringent to avoid instances of harm to the animals. There are certain rules that have to be followed by the passengers both for cabin and cargo travels and this includes the size of the pet and the type of carrier required as well as some other essentials that the pet must be accompanied with. By following these rules, travelers can ensure a smooth journey for themselves and their furry companions.
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