Does Delta have breed restrictions?

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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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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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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Though it is not required, extra seats may need to be purchased to provide enough floor space to accommodate the extra animal. Animals cannot sit in seats at any time (including during taxi or boarding). They must be placed in the customer's lap or on the floor in the foot space of the customer.

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Due to changing flight schedules, Delta Cargo is temporarily embargoing all PET shipments until further notice. The embargo applies to all live animals transported in cargo under the PET product code throughout the domestic and international network.

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Pets traveling in the cabin need to stay inside a carrier. Carrier requirements may change from airline to airline, but dogs should be able to stand naturally and turn around inside it without touching the sides or top. Can my cat or dog sit on my lap? No.

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While Delta Air Lines does not require a health certificate for your animal to travel in the cabin or as checked baggage, some States and Countries do require health documents.

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Your pet must stay in the kennel and under the seat in front of you for the entire flight. Can I buy a seat for my dog on Delta Airlines? No. When flying Delta, your pet must be able to fit in a small, ventilated pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you.

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On by-the-seat flights, pets under 25 pounds can sit in a carrier on their owner's lap for a pet fee of $95. For dogs heavier than 25 pounds, the owner must purchase an additional seat. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.

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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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Breeds are selected for the restricted breed list not because of any fear of the breed itself, but reported cases of a particular breed have a particularly strong jaw set and therefore being more likely to break out of an airline crate during the trip. These special boxes are for the safety of the pet and the aircraft.

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In general, if your pet carrier (with your pet inside) can fit under the seat in front of you, your dog can ride in the cabin on flights that permit it. Typically, this would be a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.

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The whole process of flying can be stressful for a dog, but those levels of stress can be greatly reduced with a few simple home comforts and reassurances. Ensuring your flight is a non-stop flight rather than one with changeovers can be a huge benefit to your dog, as can looking to travel at a suitable time.

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If you find a dog, cat or turkey next to you on your next flight, it probably has a right to be there. If sitting so close doesn't work for you, let the flight attendants know—they will try to help.

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Animals who are too large to be taken in the cabin, or are being transported separately from their owner, can be shipped as cargo through Delta Cargo. Pets shipped domestically via Delta Cargo cannot be booked until 14 days prior to departure, pets are not guaranteed to be shipped on the same flight as their owner.

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Per the Delta dog policy, your dog must fit in an approved pet carrier tha can fit under the seat in front of you — so larger dogs usually can't travel with you on Delta.

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The carrier containing your dog can only go completely under the seat in front of you. Carriers cannot be stored on your lap, in an overhead bin or anywhere else. Your dog must remain in its carrier under the seat in front of you for the duration of the trip.

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In-cabin. Generally, if your dog in its carrier can fit under the seat in front of you, it can go in the cabin. So that means a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.

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