Delta Airlines also allows emotional support animals to board the plane with their the pet owners provided they are not larger than the footprint of a passenger’s seat. Service and support animals and their associated items travel for free (Items include a kennel, blanket, toy, food or similar item)
Other Delta Airlines requirements include:
- A legitimate and authentic ESA letter signed by a qualified therapist.
- Informing the airline at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight that you will be traveling with your ESA
- Your ESA should not be under the age of 10 months
- Only one emotional support animal is allowed per passenger.
- Delta Airlines may require an additional airline form to be signed by your on-going treating physician. This is not a service we provide.
We know that service and support animals are highly-trained working animals. We will only refuse transportation of the animal if it engages in disruptive behavior such as:
- Growling
- Jumping on passengers
- Relieving themselves in the gate area or cabin
- Barking excessively, not in response to a handler’s need or distress
- Eating off seatback tray tables
We do not permit the following as service or support animals, as these animals pose safety and/or public health concerns. If you have additional questions, please contact the accessibility assistance line at 404-209-3434.
- Hedgehogs
- Ferrets
- Insects
- Rodents
- Snakes
- Spiders
- Sugar gliders
- Reptiles
- Amphibians
- Goats
- Non-household birds (farm poultry, waterfowl, game bird, & birds of prey)
- Animals improperly cleaned and/or with a foul odor
- Animals with tusks, horns or hooves