The official pet carrier of Delta™ Airlines, the Sherpa® Delta™ Carrier meets all flight requirements ensuring your pet flies safely and securely under the seat in front of you.
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Measure your petYour pet's measurements should be slightly smaller than the carrier measurements. If you need an extra bit of height, the SturdiBag carrier will give you that. The airlines will require that your pet can stand up and turn around comfortably in the carrier.
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.
You need to call Delta to register the pet in cabin. They only allow four pets per cabin, so they will check that first. They will ask you for the breed, weight of pet and kennel (not to exceed 20 pounds, I think is the maximum) and the dimensions of the kennel.
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.
WEIGH YOUR PUPYou can use your pup's estimated weight as a guide to select the best pet carrier size. The Out-of-Office Pet Carrier comes in two sizes: Small (suitable for most dogs and cats 15 lbs and under) Large (suitable for most dogs and cats 25 lbs and under)
Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.
You will need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection to travel and some airlines require an acclimation certificate. Both of these certificates can only be completed and signed by a federally accredited veterinarian.
As a general guide: To measure your dog for a travel crate, measure the length of your pet when standing from the base of his tail to the tip of his nose and add 4” to this measurement. That is how long your crate should be.
The hard shell offers a bit more protection for your dog and is easy to clean. If you're traveling by air and your dog is too large for an under-the-seat carrier, some hard-shell carriers are approved by the airlines. You may prefer a top-loading carrier that allows you to lift your dog and place him inside.
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.
There is a $125 fee each way for traveling with your pet. There is also a $125 fee for each layover of more than four hours for flights within the U.S. and more than 24 hours internationally. You cannot use travel credits to pay this fee.