Does Delta ban pitbulls?

Delta is upholding a rule it imposed just last year: no pit bulls. Pit bulls remain banned from boarding any Delta Air Lines flight, according to the company, which enacted the mandate in 2018. The company says the move was provoked by a sharp increase in onboard animal incidents and attacks.



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For the first time in more than two years, pit bulls will once again be allowed to fly Delta—as long as they're service dogs.

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Snub Nose Breeds (brachialcephalic breeds) Most American airlines (Delta, United, American, Alaskan, Hawaiian) no longer accept snub nosed breeds, including pitbulls, staffies and American bullies for carriage. You are welcomed to contact our office for referrals to ground transporters who may be able to assist.

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Just over a year after Delta Airlines announced that “pit bull type dogs” were not welcome on flights, the U.S. Department of Transportation released a statement that forbids airlines from banning dogs based on their breed.

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Pet guidelines Only small dogs and cats may travel in the cabin in an FAA-approved pet carrier that fits comfortably under the seat in front of you. We only accept small dogs and cats. No large dogs are accommodated on JetBlue.

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The pets that are allowed to enjoy Delta in cabin travel are dogs, cats, and household birds, excluding of course snub nosed breeds, which are not accepted by Delta Pet Policy. Any pets in cabin must be small enough to fit naturally and comfortably in a pet carrier that will stow under the seat in front of you.

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Even though Delta doesn't have a weight limit for dogs, they have strict restrictions on the carrier, which means you can only fly a dog small enough to fit comfortably inside a carrier. Again, it must also fit under the seat in front. Therefore, it's like passing TWO tests.

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Maximum Weight Allowed: No weight restriction. Carrier Guidelines: For pets traveling in cabin/carry-on, they must be small enough to fit comfortably in a small, ventilated pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. The soft- or hard-side kennel must be leak-proof and ventilated on at least 2 sides.

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