How To Add Pet To Delta Flight?

Are you considering Delta Airlines for your next vacation but wondering whether your pets can travel with you on flights, like family members? 

Worry not, Delta Airlines also treats pets as family and allows them to fly. Delta Airlines has made special arrangements for your pets so they can travel safely and without causing a disturbance. But to fly with Delta Airlines, the pet must be added to the reservation. In order to add pet to Delta flight, you will have to get in touch with the airline. There are a few restrictions on pet travel on Delta flights that you must be aware of before commencing your journey. Read this blog to the end and familiarize yourself with all the related terms for pet traveling on Delta flights. 

Delta Pet Carry On Policy

Delta Airlines allows your pets to travel on flights either in a kennel under your seat or as cargo. Hence, if your pet cannot fit in a kennel, then they will have to travel in cargo. Below are the guidelines for pet traveling in cargo: 

Pets As Carry-On Or Will Travel In Cargo(Domestic Flights) - 

• According to the Delta pet carry on policy, pets can travel to one connecting city; interline shipments are strictly prohibited.
• Your pets, such as cats and dogs, should be at least 12 weeks of age. Hence, other warm-blooded pets(weaned or fledged) should eat their food on their own for at least 5 days. 
• Your pet must be certified for fit to fly with a domestic health certificate, signed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within 10 days of travel. If a pet is ill, unhealthy, or has medical conditions, it is not allowed to fly. 
• The forecasted temperature should be between 20 and 80° F in the Delta care, including all times at the origin, transfer, and destination. Hence, if the forecasted temperature is lower between 20 and 45° F, then an Acclimation certificate is needed. 
• On Delta flights, pets or animals should be shipped in containers that comply with the latest version of IATA LAR CR #1or IATA LAR. 
• You, as the shipper, will need to present the shipper's certification and journey declaration form to the cargo agent at acceptance.
• Delta Airlines doesn’t allow sedated or tranquilized animals as carry-on pets.
• Few restricted breeds and their mixes are not allowed to be shipped via cargo due to health risks. Mostly, pug/snub-nosed breeds are restricted because of their compressed facial structures, which affect their ability to breathe normally. 

NOTE: If your pet will travel as a carry-on, you must arrive at the airport 4-6 hrs prior to departure, and the pet can’t stay overnight at the station.

Pets As Carry-On Or Will Travel In Cargo(International Flights) - 

• Pets should be at least 15 weeks of age. If the flight destination is the US, the dog must be at least 6 months old. 
• If you are shipping warm-blooded mammals, then they must eat their food on their own; they must not require nursing or a feeder. They must be self-feeding for at least five consecutive days. 
• The forecasted temperature must be between 20-80° F when the animal is in Delta’s care. If the forecasted temperature is low between 20-45° F, an Acclimation statement is needed.
• The Delta pet carry on policy states that an international health certificate must be signed within 10 days of departure. 
• If your pet is shipping from the US, an international health certificate is needed, signed by a USDA veterinarian and endorsed by an APHIS veterinarian. But if they are coming to the US, the certificate must be signed by a veterinary authority in their country of origin.
• Military service dogs or pets require a health certificate signed by a Military veterinarian (an APHIS endorsement is not required).
• Animals shipped in containers must comply with the latest version of IATA LAR CR #1 or IATA LAR. 
• If you are an IPATA Professional Pet Shipper member, it must be used for all international pet shipments, except for Military/FSO shipments. Only if traveling on active duty with permanent change of station orders.
• Sedated or tranquilized animals cannot be shipped. Some restricted breeds and their mixes are not allowed to be shipped via cargo due to their inherent anatomical features.
• You must complete the feeding and watering instructions label provided by the agent, and one label must be put on the top of each container. 
• You must obtain the necessary permits for your pet shipment to the destination country. A customs clearing agent is required for AMS or CDG.

NOTE: Code “PET” should be used for pet and commercial shipments of puppies and kittens. 

Delta In-Cabin Pet Policy

Small dogs, cats, and birds meeting requirements can travel in-cabin on U.S. domestic flights; a one-way fee applies at check-in. If traveling internationally outside the contiguous U.S., ensure you have all necessary pet documentation for entry and return. Compliance with age, health, size, and kennel requirements is also essential.

• Delta Airlines allows your household birds to travel on domestic U.S. flights. 

• You can carry only one kennel on the flight as outlined in the Delta Airlines and pets in cabin guidelines. 
• The kennel must fit perfectly under the seat directly in front of you. 

• Your pet should be at least 8 weeks old for domestic travel.
• The pet dog must be 6 months old, and the pet cat must be 16 weeks old if travelling to the US from another country. 
• If travelling to the European Union, the pet should be 15 weeks old.
• One female cat or dog can travel with her un-weaned litter aged 8 weeks to 6 months, as long as all can safely fit in the kennel. Hence, two pets of the same age can travel in a single kennel if they fit comfortably. 

• Make sure to comply with the CDC's dog importation rules; otherwise, your dog won't be permitted in the U.S.
• On Delta flights, there are no military exceptions for pets in the cabin.
• The size of the kennel measures 18” x 11” x 11” for most aircraft types. Hence, the dimensions of carry-on kennels may vary by aircraft type.
• The kennel should be leakproof, with ventilation openings on three sides for domestic flights and four for international flights. 

NOTE: Your dog will not be allowed to enter the U.S. if it is not vaccinated against rabies and has been in a high-risk country for dog rabies in the past 6 months.

What Are The Restricted Destinations For In-Cabin Pet Travel On Delta? 

As per the flying with your dog Delta guidelines, the following cities are restricted for in-cabin pets to travel: 

• Australia
• Barbados
• Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic *
• Hawaii *
• Hong Kong
• Iceland
• Jamaica  
• New Zealand
• Ireland
• South Africa
• United Kingdom
• United Arab Emirates

Delta Airlines Pet Seat Restrictions

On Delta Airlines, if you are traveling with a pet, you are not allowed to select seats in the following areas:

• Bulkhead seats
• An emergency exit row
• Seats designated as “no stowage.”
• Flat-bed or Delta One seats
• Rows 46-51 on the A330-200 aircraft
• Rows 54-59 on the A330-300 aircraft
• Center seats on the B757-200 aircraft

Steps To Add Pet To Delta Flight

Delta Airlines pet reservations can easily be made if you follow the steps thoroughly: 

• Contact the airline's official support team.
• Follow the automated IVR process to get connected with an executive.
• Whenever a call connects, inform the executive that you want to add pet to Delta flight.
• After navigating their database, they will inform you of the space availability for your specific flights with pets. 
• Provide the details requested by the official executive. Also, share the kennel size and confirm whether your pets meet all the requirements. 
• Pay the applicable fees, as instructed by the official executive.
• You’ll receive the confirmation email regarding the pet addition. 

Note:  Other than adding a pet to Delta Airlines, if you want to add your infant, you can look for add infant on Delta ticket policy.

How Much Does Delta Airlines Charge For Pets?

Are you wondering about how much does Delta charge for pets in the cabin? Don’t worry, we have prepared a chart for you to understand the fees for pets on Delta:

Credible Source: https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview

NOTE: Is your name on the flight booking incorrect, and you are worried about the correction & its fees? You can navigate the Delta name change policy to update your name and learn about the fees. 

Winding Up!

Hopefully, the above blog helps you understand Delta's guidelines for flying with your dog. Hence, if you still have any questions about the pet policy or the Delta Airlines ticket cancellation policy, get in touch with customer support at 1-800-221-1212. Or talk to a flight expert(Available 24/7) at +1-866-738-0741 for quick support.