# Delta Airlines Pet Travel Policy
Traveling with a pet can be difficult if you don't understand the rules and regulations of the airlines and the countries you are traveling to. In this guide, I'll not only explain everything you need to know about [Delta Airlines pet policy](https://sites.google.com/view/delta-airlines-pet-policy-/home) but also share the requirements, restrictions, and limitations for travel to some popular countries.


## What is Delta Airlines' pet policy?

Passengers may travel with their pets as carry-on or ship via Delta Cargo as long as they provide all necessary carriers for the pets, provide the necessary documents and pay the fees. I will explain all these requirements to you in detail below.

## What are the fees for traveling with your pets as carry-on luggage with Delta Airlines?

Small dogs, cats and domestic birds can travel with you in the cabin for a one-way fee, which is charged each time you board a Delta Airlines flight. Per Delta Airlines policy, domestic birds are only allowed on US domestic flights, excluding Hawaii, the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam.

All animals should fit in a small, well-ventilated pet carrier that fits under the set in front of you. If your pet is too big to fit then you should consider shipping via Delta Cargo, which I explained in a separate section below.

# How to Avoid Delta Airline Pet Fees

One of the easiest ways to avoid pet fees on Delta is to use the right Travel Rewards credit card. The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great card for general travel expenses, and since these expenses are often coded as travel points, it can be used to offset airline pet fees. Other cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve have a $300 travel credit that could be used toward virtually any type of travel purchase, including pet fees.
Exceptions and liens on carry-on pets
When traveling to or from the following destinations on Delta, pets can only travel as cargo. However, there is an exception for service animals. When traveling to Hawaii, pets are not allowed in the cabin and other restrictions may also apply.

As of the publication date of this publication, there is a temporary suspension for dogs traveling within a 6-month period from countries considered by the CDC to be at high risk for canine rabies. The only way to avoid this is to get prior written approval from the CDC. This CDC dog import permit applies to all carry-on pets, cargo pets, and even service animals.

## Delta Airlines Hand Pet Rules

If your furry friend will be accompanying you on a Delta flight, here are the rules to keep in mind

### Cabin restrictions
For the safety and comfort of all passengers, Delta Airlines allows a set number of pets on its planes. This means that acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis. You must call Delta in advance at 1-888-875-0388 to arrange to bring your pet on board.

Also, please note that those traveling with a service or emotional support animal may not bring an additional pet into the cabin. For your reference, here is the fixed total number of pets Delta allows on its flights based on ticket class and destination.

Emotional support animals and service animals
As of January 11, 2021, Delta Airlines no longer recognizes emotional support animals as service animals. Of course, you can still carry them as a normal carry-on pet according to the rules and regulations.

Also as of January 11, 2021, Delta now only recognizes dogs as service animals. Travelers with disabilities who require a service animal must complete the US DOT Service Animal Air Travel Form. Delta's complete guidance on service animals can be found here.

Pets of military and foreign service officers
As a special policy, pets traveling with active US military or active US Department of State Foreign Service Officers (FSO) or their spouses with active transfer orders are transported as checked baggage. For detailed information on the rules and regulations for this category, you can visit here.

### Pet comfort
All animals must be small enough to fit comfortably in their kennel and must not touch or protrude from the sides of the kennel. Pets must also be able to move around comfortably in their container.