Animals in the hold or in the cabin: find out what Delta Air Lines needs to transport your animal

Take off with your favorite pal, even if he has fur. Some animals may travel with Delta as hand baggage or be sent as cargo (very specific), depending on their dimensions. Review the prerequisites and first call DAL Customer Service at 800-221-1212 to arrange transportation of your pet on the next flight.

Small puppies, cats and family pets can travel in the cabin at an additional cost. They should be able to sit in a ventilated pet crate that fits under the seat in front of you.

To/From Destination	Checked Pet Fee Each Way
U.S./Canada/Puerto Rico	125 $
U.S./Vergin/Islands/International	200 $
Brazil	75 $

 

For all travel to or from these destinations, with the exception of service animals – pets must travel as cargo and are not permitted in the cabin. When traveling to Hawaii, pets are not permitted in the cabin and other restrictions may apply: Australia; Barbados; Dakar; Dubai; Hong Kong; Iceland; Jamaica; New Zealand; Republic of Ireland; South Africa; United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.

Understand how to prepare your dog for air travel healthy and happy. Make sure you meet these conditions if you are traveling with a small pet in a cabin:

– Your pet should be small enough to fit comfortably in its crate, which should be placed under the seat directly in front of you;

– Soft or hard-sided crates must be airtight and have ventilation openings on each side (four sides for international travel);

– The maximum measurements of the hand kennel depend on your own flight.
Your pet must remain in the kennel (with the door closed) while in the Delta boarding area (during boarding and disembarking);

– Your pet must be at least 10 weeks old to travel on a Delta aircraft;

– Your pet must be 16 weeks old when traveling to the United States from different countries and must be 15 weeks old to travel to the European Union.

Only one pet can travel in a kennel with these exceptions:

Two animals of the same strain and size that are 10-6 weeks old may be allowed to travel in a crate, as they are small enough to fit in a single kennel. (No additional charge is applied in this case).

Customers traveling with a trained service animal or confirmed emotional support animal cannot bring a puppy into the cabin.

Pets are not allowed in the rows of cabins of aircraft of the following models:

– Rows 30 to 35 on the A330-200 aircraft

– Lines 30 to 43 on the A330 -300 aircraft

– Center chairs on the B757-200 aircraft

Delta Sky Club Pets

Remember that if you go to a Delta Sky Club with your pet, they must stay in their crate with the door closed for their comfort and safety as well as that of the passengers.

One of the agents can help you find pet accommodation, which will be available at most airports served by DAL.

If your pet cannot travel in the kennel, you can send it with Delta Air Lines Cargo service.

Delta Cargo offers reliable year-round shipping, with assistance responding to requests for all pets sent by their owners. Check the following before booking:

A reservation for the transport of a puppy shipped via Delta Cargo must be made 14 days prior to the day of departure.

Animals are not guaranteed to be sent to the same airport or to the flight schedule communicated at the time of booking.

Transportation of a pet requires that it be placed in a Delta Cargo area at least three hours prior to departure time at a location other than passenger check-in.

Brachycephalic (snub nose) cats and dogs and their combinations are not permitted on Delta or Delta Connection flights.

Medical certification is required when sending your pet as cargo, also for many animals checked in as baggage.

Your pet’s crate must be labeled

It must contain the following information:

– Age this animal was sent: USDA regulations require animals to be at least eight weeks (10 more weeks in the cabin) at least 16 weeks prior to travel to the United States to other countries and to the United States. at least 15 weeks to travel to Europe.

– Report that the animal is in good health (if she is pregnant, this should be noted on the health certificate)

– Signature and concealed from the veterinarian
Before the flight, you will be asked to complete a live animal checklist confirming that your animal received food and water more than 4 hours after the check.

Use tranquilizers
The use of pet tranquilizers at high altitudes is inconsistent. If you intend to sedate your pet, you must have written approval from your pet’s veterinarian. This information must be mentioned in the label placed on the cash register.
For the safety of your pet, Delta does not ship it in extreme weather conditions. This if the temperature rises above 80 ° F (27 ° C) or when the temperature drops below 20 ° F (-7 ° C).