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Delta Air Lines
(4.3)
Breed Restrictions
Cargo Available
Carry On Friendly
Small dogs, cats, household birds in cabin ($150-200/way). Limited availability. No flat-bed cabins or certain international destinations. Checked pets only for US military/State Dept. Cargo via Delta Cargo; breed & temp restrictions apply.
Cabin
💵Fee:$75-$200flat
🐾Per Passenger:1
🐶Pets per carrier:2
👜Carrier size:18"×11"×11" in.
👶Min Age:8 weeks
After booking, call Delta Reservations with kennel dimensions to add pet.
Check-in at Special Service Counter.
Species:
🐱Cat
🐶Dog
🐦Household Bird
Documents:
📄Rabies Certificate
One fee covers either (a) 1 female with un-weaned litter or (b) 2 same-breed pets aged 8 wks-6 mos. Fees rise on tickets issued after 8-Apr-2025. Many destinations (e.g. AUS, UK, HKG, etc.) require pets to travel as cargo.
Service Animal
🐾Per Passenger:2
👶Min Age:8 weeks
DOT form required 48 h prior.
Documents:
📄Dot Form
Trained service dogs only; DOT form required 48 h prior; ESA not accepted.
Cargo
👶Min Age:8 weeks
Book via Delta Cargo ≥48 h before departure.
Documents:
📄Rabies Certificate
📄Vet Health Certificate
Banned breeds:
brachycephalic
strong_jawed breeds
Booking via Delta Cargo at least 48 h in advance; fees quoted at booking; temperature embargo 45–85 °F.
Checked
💵Fee:$200flat
👶Min Age:8 weeks
Accepted only for active-duty military or State-Dept. orders; contact Delta Reservations.
Documents:
📄Rabies Certificate
📄Vet Health Certificate
Banned breeds:
snub_nosed breeds
strong_jawed breeds
Checked pets accepted only for active-duty U.S. Military or State Dept. PCS on Delta-operated flights.