Pets can fly. But whether your pet gets carried on, checked in or shipped as (very special) cargo, there are a lot of requirements and restrictions in place to make sure she's comfortable and safe. Get the guidelines for happy, healthy jet-set pets.
Connection Carriers & Pet Travel
Travel rules for pets on all of our Delta Connection® carriers.
Pet Travel Options
Should your pet travel as carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or air cargo?
Pet Travel Requirements & Restrictions
Weather restrictions, health requirements and other rules to keep your pet safe and sound.
U.S. Domestic & International Pet Travel
Global rules for pets on the go.
Connection Carriers & Pet Travel
If your pet's journey takes it on more than one airline, there are some additional considerations you'll want to think about ahead of time. Arrange for your pet's flights to allow for plenty of extra time to change planes—because your pet can't just sprint to the next gate or airport terminal the way you can. Also remember:
Prior arrangements are necessary with all the carriers involved.
If a pet has to transfer from a Delta flight to a Connection Carrier, the Delta flight needs to be booked at least 48 hours before the Connection Carrier's flight departure. That way we have enough time to make transfer arrangements.
Connection Carriers have different capabilities and policies concerning pets. Here are some of their most important restrictions:
Carrier
A Atlantic Southeast Airlines, and Shuttle America
B Chautauqua, Comair®, SkyWest, and Freedom Airlines
Number of pets allowed in cabin
A 1
B 1
Accommodates pets as checked baggage/cargo
AYes
BYes
Accepts extra-large or giant kennels
ANo
BNo
Number of kennels accepted per flight
A2
B2
Maximum kennel weight
A100 pounds
B70 pounds
Pet Travel Options
Pets as Carry-OnPets as Checked BaggagePets as Cargo
At Delta, we take the time and care to ensure every animal travels safely and comfortably with our Delta Pet First™ service. There are several different options available to get your pet to its final destination, including being brought into the cabin with you, checked as baggage, or being shipped.
Rest assured that your pet will be treated with the same comfort and care you have come to expect from us.
Government Regulations
Some states may require a health certificate for your pet. Your veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 800-545-8732, or the Department of Agriculture of the state you are traveling to may provide you with more information.
Pets As Carry On
Your pet can travel with you in the cabin for a one-way fee of $75 (to be collected at check-in) when traveling within the United States (except Hawaii), Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Pets permitted in the cabin include dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs. Monkeys, pot-bellied pigs, reptiles, frogs, mice, rats, sugar gliders, and spiders are not permitted. The following restrictions apply:
Your pet must be small enough to fit comfortably in a kennel under the seat directly in front of you. Maximum carry-on kennel dimensions are determined by your flight. You must contact Delta Reservations to determine the appropriate kennel size.
Your pet must remain inside the kennel (with door secured) while in a Delta boarding area (during boarding and deplaning), a Delta airport lounge, and while onboard the aircraft.
Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old.
You may not carry on more than one pet.
Your pet in-cabin counts as one piece of carry-on baggage.
If you're traveling to Hawaii, your pet won't be able to go with you in the cabin, and other restrictions may apply. See Pets to Hawaii for more information.
Also, Delta limits the number of pets per flight to:
Class Number of Pets Allowed
First Class 1
BusinessElite® 1
Main Cabin 2
Pets are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call Delta in advance at 800-221-1212 to arrange to bring your pet on board.
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Pets As Checked Baggage
While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet's comfort and safety and your peace of mind, review weather, health, and kennel Requirements & Restrictions for important guidelines.
Only warm-blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals.
Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted.
Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers.
All other animals, including reptiles, must be shipped as cargo.
You can transport a total of two kennels per flight. Giant-size kennels can only be shipped as cargo. Additional restrictions apply according to aircraft and class of service.
Additional Information
The one-way fee for checking your pet on all flights is $150. If you and your pet are making a transfer to another airline, be sure to allow time to claim your animal and re-check it with the connecting airline. For additional information or to arrange to check your pet as baggage, contact Reservations.
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Pets As Cargo
Delta Pet First is designed to address the special needs of all warm-blooded animals shipped without their owner. The following are some guidelines and benefits for our Delta Pet First customers:
Your pet will travel from origin to destination with the same priority as Delta DASH shipments. See Pet Shipping Rates for more information.
We recommend that you pre-book all arrangements prior to arrival at the origin facility by calling Pet First at 1-888-SEND-PET (888-736-3738).
You will be able to pre-book a maximum of 7 days in advance and a minimum of 1 day of the desired flight.
We have temperature-controlled Live Animal holding areas in our four hub cities: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas and Salt Lake City.
Upon arrival in the destination city, pets will be delivered to the Delta Cargo facility within 60 minutes.
All shipments must be picked up at the destination city cargo facility based on the destination station's guidelines.
Only warm-blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals will be accepted.
Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted.
Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers.
While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet's comfort and safety and your peace of mind, see weather, health and kennel Requirements & Restrictions for important information.
Learn more about shipping by visiting Delta Cargo.
Shipping Tips
The following are some shipping suggestions to ensure your pet's comfort and safety.
Familiarize your pet with the kennel to ease the stress of travel.
Keep your pet as calm as possible prior to the flight. Take along a leash and collar for walking your pet prior to departure. Do not place the leash inside the kennel.
Include identification tags with your home address and telephone number, as well as the address and phone number of the person receiving the animal at destination.
Never send your pet with a muzzle or choke collar on. Both can be dangerous when an animal is alone.
Visit Delta Cargo to learn more about shipping on Delta.
Pet Travel Requirements & Restrictions
We know your pet is an important member of the family. Be sure you know all the scoop on keeping him safe and secure.
Weather Restrictions
Health Requirements
Kennel Requirements
Weather Restrictions
Summer Restrictions—May 15 through September 15
Pets cannot be checked as baggage on Delta- and Aeromexico-operated flights.
Pets may be shipped as cargo. See below for year-round temperature restrictions.
Prices for shipping pets as cargo are different from shipping pets as baggage. And, cargo locations may not be located in the airport terminal, so be sure to contact 1-888-SENDPET (736-3738) for details.
Year-round Restrictions
Delta will not accept animals as checked baggage or cargo during extreme weather if at any point during the animal's trip the temperature is forecast to be:
Below Above
20 degrees Fahrenheit
For temperatures below 45 degrees 70 degrees Fahrenheit for snub/pug- nosed breeds, or
Fahrenheit an acclimation certificate 85 degrees Fahrenheit for all other breeds.
signed by a veterinarian is required.
Exception: pets are accepted to/from Anchorage, Alaska when temperatures are forecast below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Delta reserves the right to refuse live animals as checked baggage and as cargo if the animal's health is in question and/or if the health of the animal may be jeopardized by extreme conditions.
Additional Restrictions for Pug or Snub-nosed Dogs and Cats
Pug or snub-nosed dogs and cats are not hot-weather animals and therefore do not thrive in warm temperatures. As a precaution, Delta will not accept them as checked baggage or as air cargo if the temperature on any part of their trip exceeds 70 degrees F.
Dogs
American Bull Dog
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Brussels Griffin
Bulldog
Bull Terrier
Chinese Pug
Chow Chow
Dutch Pug
English Bulldog
English Toy Spaniel
French Bulldog
Lhasa Apso
Japanese Boxer
Japanese Pug
Japanese Spaniel (Chin)
Mastiff (all breeds)
Pekinese
Pit Bull
Pug
Shar Pei
Shih Tzu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Cats
Burmese
Exotic
Himalayan
Persian
Health Requirements
Health Certificate
The certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of transport. The certificate must contain:
*The shipper's name and address.
*Any tag numbers or tattoos assigned to the animal.
*The age of the animal being shipped (USDA regulations require animals be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned before traveling).
*A statement that the animal is in good health.
*A list of administered inoculations, when applicable.
*The signature of the veterinarian.
*The date of the certificate.
If the shipper knows that the pet is pregnant, it must be noted on the health certificate.
If your pet is traveling during winter months and is accustomed to low temperatures, you may be able to facilitate the journey by obtaining two copies of an acclimation certificate from your veterinarian. USDA regulations require that this certificate be issued no more than ten days before departure. The acclimation certificate must contain:
*Shipper's name and address
*Any tag numbers or tattoos assigned to the animal
*A statement that the animal is acclimated to temperatures lower than 45 degrees F
*Lowest temperature to which the animal may be exposed to, but not lower than 20 degrees F
*Signature of the veterinarian
*Date of the certificate
Live Animal Checklist/Confirmation of Feeding
Pet Travel Information
Pets can fly. But whether your pet gets carried on, checked in or shipped as (very special) cargo, there are a lot of requirements and restrictions in place to make sure she's comfortable and safe. Get the guidelines for happy, healthy jet-set pets. Connection Carriers & Pet Travel Travel rules for pets on all of our Delta Connection® carriers. Pet Travel Options Should your pet travel as carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or air cargo? Pet Travel Requirements & Restrictions Weather restrictions, health requirements and other rules to keep your pet safe and sound. U.S. Domestic & International Pet Travel Global rules for pets on the go.
Connection Carriers & Pet Travel
If your pet's journey takes it on more than one airline, there are some additional considerations you'll want to think about ahead of time. Arrange for your pet's flights to allow for plenty of extra time to change planes—because your pet can't just sprint to the next gate or airport terminal the way you can. Also remember: Prior arrangements are necessary with all the carriers involved. If a pet has to transfer from a Delta flight to a Connection Carrier, the Delta flight needs to be booked at least 48 hours before the Connection Carrier's flight departure. That way we have enough time to make transfer arrangements. Connection Carriers have different capabilities and policies concerning pets. Here are some of their most important restrictions:
Carrier A Atlantic Southeast Airlines, and Shuttle America B Chautauqua, Comair®, SkyWest, and Freedom Airlines Number of pets allowed in cabin A 1 B 1 Accommodates pets as checked baggage/cargo AYes BYes Accepts extra-large or giant kennels ANo BNo Number of kennels accepted per flight A2 B2 Maximum kennel weight A100 pounds B70 pounds
Pet Travel Options Pets as Carry-OnPets as Checked BaggagePets as Cargo At Delta, we take the time and care to ensure every animal travels safely and comfortably with our Delta Pet First™ service. There are several different options available to get your pet to its final destination, including being brought into the cabin with you, checked as baggage, or being shipped. Rest assured that your pet will be treated with the same comfort and care you have come to expect from us. Government Regulations Some states may require a health certificate for your pet. Your veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 800-545-8732, or the Department of Agriculture of the state you are traveling to may provide you with more information. Pets As Carry On Your pet can travel with you in the cabin for a one-way fee of $75 (to be collected at check-in) when traveling within the United States (except Hawaii), Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Pets permitted in the cabin include dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs. Monkeys, pot-bellied pigs, reptiles, frogs, mice, rats, sugar gliders, and spiders are not permitted. The following restrictions apply: Your pet must be small enough to fit comfortably in a kennel under the seat directly in front of you. Maximum carry-on kennel dimensions are determined by your flight. You must contact Delta Reservations to determine the appropriate kennel size. Your pet must remain inside the kennel (with door secured) while in a Delta boarding area (during boarding and deplaning), a Delta airport lounge, and while onboard the aircraft. Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old. You may not carry on more than one pet. Your pet in-cabin counts as one piece of carry-on baggage. If you're traveling to Hawaii, your pet won't be able to go with you in the cabin, and other restrictions may apply. See Pets to Hawaii for more information. Also, Delta limits the number of pets per flight to:
Class Number of Pets Allowed First Class 1 BusinessElite® 1 Main Cabin 2
Pets are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call Delta in advance at 800-221-1212 to arrange to bring your pet on board. Return to top Pets As Checked Baggage While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet's comfort and safety and your peace of mind, review weather, health, and kennel Requirements & Restrictions for important guidelines. Only warm-blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals. Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted. Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers. All other animals, including reptiles, must be shipped as cargo. You can transport a total of two kennels per flight. Giant-size kennels can only be shipped as cargo. Additional restrictions apply according to aircraft and class of service. Additional Information The one-way fee for checking your pet on all flights is $150. If you and your pet are making a transfer to another airline, be sure to allow time to claim your animal and re-check it with the connecting airline. For additional information or to arrange to check your pet as baggage, contact Reservations. Return to top Pets As Cargo Delta Pet First is designed to address the special needs of all warm-blooded animals shipped without their owner. The following are some guidelines and benefits for our Delta Pet First customers: Your pet will travel from origin to destination with the same priority as Delta DASH shipments. See Pet Shipping Rates for more information. We recommend that you pre-book all arrangements prior to arrival at the origin facility by calling Pet First at 1-888-SEND-PET (888-736-3738). You will be able to pre-book a maximum of 7 days in advance and a minimum of 1 day of the desired flight. We have temperature-controlled Live Animal holding areas in our four hub cities: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas and Salt Lake City. Upon arrival in the destination city, pets will be delivered to the Delta Cargo facility within 60 minutes. All shipments must be picked up at the destination city cargo facility based on the destination station's guidelines. Only warm-blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals will be accepted. Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted. Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers. While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet's comfort and safety and your peace of mind, see weather, health and kennel Requirements & Restrictions for important information. Learn more about shipping by visiting Delta Cargo. Shipping Tips The following are some shipping suggestions to ensure your pet's comfort and safety. Familiarize your pet with the kennel to ease the stress of travel. Keep your pet as calm as possible prior to the flight. Take along a leash and collar for walking your pet prior to departure. Do not place the leash inside the kennel. Include identification tags with your home address and telephone number, as well as the address and phone number of the person receiving the animal at destination. Never send your pet with a muzzle or choke collar on. Both can be dangerous when an animal is alone. Visit Delta Cargo to learn more about shipping on Delta.
Pet Travel Requirements & Restrictions
We know your pet is an important member of the family. Be sure you know all the scoop on keeping him safe and secure. Weather Restrictions Health Requirements Kennel Requirements Weather Restrictions Summer Restrictions—May 15 through September 15 Pets cannot be checked as baggage on Delta- and Aeromexico-operated flights. Pets may be shipped as cargo. See below for year-round temperature restrictions. Prices for shipping pets as cargo are different from shipping pets as baggage. And, cargo locations may not be located in the airport terminal, so be sure to contact 1-888-SENDPET (736-3738) for details. Year-round Restrictions Delta will not accept animals as checked baggage or cargo during extreme weather if at any point during the animal's trip the temperature is forecast to be:
Below Above 20 degrees Fahrenheit For temperatures below 45 degrees 70 degrees Fahrenheit for snub/pug- nosed breeds, or
Fahrenheit an acclimation certificate 85 degrees Fahrenheit for all other breeds.
signed by a veterinarian is required.
Exception: pets are accepted to/from Anchorage, Alaska when temperatures are forecast below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Delta reserves the right to refuse live animals as checked baggage and as cargo if the animal's health is in question and/or if the health of the animal may be jeopardized by extreme conditions. Additional Restrictions for Pug or Snub-nosed Dogs and Cats Pug or snub-nosed dogs and cats are not hot-weather animals and therefore do not thrive in warm temperatures. As a precaution, Delta will not accept them as checked baggage or as air cargo if the temperature on any part of their trip exceeds 70 degrees F.
Dogs
American Bull Dog American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Boston Terrier Boxer Brussels Griffin Bulldog Bull Terrier Chinese Pug Chow Chow Dutch Pug English Bulldog English Toy Spaniel French Bulldog Lhasa Apso Japanese Boxer Japanese Pug Japanese Spaniel (Chin) Mastiff (all breeds) Pekinese Pit Bull Pug Shar Pei Shih Tzu Staffordshire Bull Terrier Tibetan Spaniel
Cats Burmese Exotic Himalayan Persian
Health Requirements Health Certificate
A health certificate is required when shipping your pet as air cargo. While Delta does not require a health certificate for carried-on or checked pets, upon arrival, the certificate may be required by the state. For clarification, please call your veterinarian or see the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Services. The certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of transport. The certificate must contain: *The shipper's name and address. *Any tag numbers or tattoos assigned to the animal. *The age of the animal being shipped (USDA regulations require animals be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned before traveling). *A statement that the animal is in good health. *A list of administered inoculations, when applicable. *The signature of the veterinarian. *The date of the certificate.
If the shipper knows that the pet is pregnant, it must be noted on the health certificate.
Acclimation Certificate
If your pet is traveling during winter months and is accustomed to low temperatures, you may be able to facilitate the journey by obtaining two copies of an acclimation certificate from your veterinarian. USDA regulations require that this certificate be issued no more than ten days before departure. The acclimation certificate must contain: *Shipper's name and address *Any tag numbers or tattoos assigned to the animal *A statement that the animal is acclimated to temperatures lower than 45 degrees F *Lowest temperature to which the animal may be exposed to, but not lower than 20 degrees F *Signature of the veterinarian *Date of the certificate
Live Animal Checklist/Confirmation of Feeding
When you check in your pet, you will be asked to complete a live animal checklist. When you sign this checklist, you are confirming that your pet has been offered food and water within four hours of check-in. On the checklist you must also give feeding and watering instructions for a 24-hour period. If in-transit feeding is necessary, you must provide food.
Tranquilizers
The use of pet tranquilizers at high altitudes is unpredictable. If you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet's veterinarian. This information must be attached to the kennel. Please keep in mind that Delta agents cannot administer medication of any kind.
Kennel Requirements
To transport your pet as checked baggage or cargo, you must use a shipping kennel approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The kennel must have enough room for your pet to stand and sit erect without the head touching the top of the container and turn around and lie in a natural position. These kennels are available at most Delta Cargo locations, as well as many pet supply stores. You should check with the local cargo facility for availability of the size kennel you need in advance of the date of travel. Kennels are for sale for booked Delta passengers and shippers only, not the general public. Due to seasonal weather conditions, we do not accept pets as checked baggage from May 15 through September 15. You can, however, ship your pet as cargo with our Pet First® program. All kennels must be capable of loading upright in the aircraft bin as required by the Animal Welfare Act and the International Air Transport Association Live Animal Regulations. Also, USDA rules state that the kennel must: *Be constructed out of rigid plastic, wood, metal, or material of comparable strength with solid roofs. No cardboard kennels. *Have wheels that can be removed or made inoperable [applies to wheeled kennels only] *Have functional handles on the kennel's exterior to prevent tilting and any direct contact with the animals. *Close securely, but not lock, allowing personnel to open it in case of emergency. *Have labels with the words "Live Animal" in letters at least 1-inch tall on the crate's top and on at least one side. *Have upright arrow labels indicating kennel's correct Delta Air Logistics can provide these labels. *Contain some type of bedding, either shredded paper or towels, to absorb any "accidents." *Contain two dishes (one for food and one for water) attached to the inside of the kennel door. *They must be easily accessible to Delta agents without opening the kennel door. *Display feeding instructions and food, if applicable. These instructions should be affixed to the top of the kennel, along with shipper and consignee information. *Not be made entirely of welded mesh, wire mesh, wicker, cardboard or collapsible materials.
The following is a list of kennel sizes, costs, and the types of aircraft in which each kennel can fit. The kennel costs below do not include tax and are subject to change.
*Rates apply to Delta aircraft only. For travel on a Delta Connection Carrier, please contact Reservations. Reptile, Amphibian, and Fish Containers Reptiles, amphibians, and fish are only accepted as air cargo, not as carry-on or checked baggage. Shipments must comply with the container requirements of the current edition of the IATA Live Animal Regulations. Reptiles, other than snakes, need to be placed in a container constructed of wood, plastic or corrugated material. For flight purposes, animals in this category include: Caiman Chameleons Frogs Geckos Iguanas Lizards Newts Salamanders Toads Safety and security concerns for Delta personnel and customers prevent removal of live snake shipments from shipping containers. Delta will not accept shipments of live snake (venomous or non-venomous) or venomous reptiles for carriage from an unknown shipper. Kennel Labeling All animal kennels must display: Live Animal Checklist (includes feeding and watering instructions) Live Animal label Directional arrows In addition to the above displays, wild animal kennels require a Wild Animal label. Delta provides these display items when your kennel is accepted for transport.
U.S. Domestic & International Pet Travel
Pets to HawaiiInternational Pet Travel Whether your pet is traveling within the United States or to an international destination, we want to ensure a smooth travel experience. Shipping rates depend largely on the distance your pet will travel. See Pet Travel Shipping Rates, or for additional information, you may call the numbers listed below. Pets traveling with passengers: 800-221-1212 for flights within the United States 800-241-4141 for international flights Pets traveling unescorted: 888-736-3738 (Delta Pet First) to book your pet's travel arrangements within the United States 866-782-2746 (SkyTeam Cargo) to book your pet's international travel arrangements Pets To Hawaii Hawaii requires that all live animals shipped or brought into the state have health and rabies inoculation certificates dated no more than ten days before travel begins. On Delta flights to Hawaii, pets will not be accepted as carry-on baggage. Quarantines All cats and dogs are subject to a 120-day quarantine in Hawaii. If specific pre- and post-arrival requirements are met, your pet may qualify for a shorter (30-days or less) quarantine. Costs are charged to the pet owner and must be paid in full upon arrival. Payment methods include cashier's check, traveler's check, money order, personal check, or cash. Hawaiian quarantine facilities are located in Honolulu only; therefore, we cannot accept pets on nonstop flights to Maui. Seeing-eye dogs are accepted with certain provisions, including making advanced arrangements and verifying availability and cost. For further information, visit the Hawaii Department of Agriculture or call 808-483-7151. Return to top International Pet Travel Many countries have strict regulations regarding international pet travel. Remember to make arrangements in advance and: Contact the embassy or consulate of the destination country to determine pet travel regulations. Obtain all necessary paperwork (such as health certificates and documentation) regarding your pet's travel. Contact your local veterinarian to ensure your pet in is compliance with foreign health regulations. Check with the CDC about the importation of pets into the United States. Check with APHIS about international animal export regulations. Pets Traveling to the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Other European Union Countries Delta will not accept any live animals as checked baggage, carry-on baggage, or as cargo to the United Kingdom. Delta will accept pets as cargo to the Republic of Ireland. A six month quarantine will apply to all pets traveling to the Republic of Ireland. For pets traveling to other countries in the European Union, a Veterinary Certificate for domestic dogs, cats and ferrets entering the European Community for Non-Commercial Movement (Regulation (EC) No. 998/2003) is required. If your travel originates in Aruba, Bermuda, Canada, Japan, Cayman Islands or the USA, parts 1 through 4 must be completed for movement into the European Union and requires 30 days of preparation for your pet. If your travel originates in any other country, parts 1 through 5 must be completed. These regulations require a minimum of four months preparation for your pet. Delta Restrictions All international cargo shipments: Must be brought to the Delta Air Cargo facility at least four hours prior to departure. Require four hours transfer time from a domestic flight to an international flight. (Note: Live animal shipments for international transfers to other carriers are not accepted). Require kennels that have ventilation openings on three sides, in addition to the door opening. Must be documented on a typed international air waybill available from Delta Air Cargo. If the air waybill must be typed at the Air Cargo facility, there will be an additional $10 fee. Note: If your final destination is other than those listed above, contact your veterinarian for requirements specific to that country.
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Tranquilizers
The use of pet tranquilizers at high altitudes is unpredictable. If you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet's veterinarian. This information must be attached to the kennel. Please keep in mind that Delta agents cannot administer medication of any kind.
To transport your pet as checked baggage or cargo, you must use a shipping kennel approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The kennel must have enough room for your pet to stand and sit erect without the head touching the top of the container and turn around and lie in a natural position. These kennels are available at most Delta Cargo locations, as well as many pet supply stores. You should check with the local cargo facility for availability of the size kennel you need in advance of the date of travel. Kennels are for sale for booked Delta passengers and shippers only, not the general public.
Due to seasonal weather conditions, we do not accept pets as checked baggage from May 15 through September 15. You can, however, ship your pet as cargo with our Pet First® program.
All kennels must be capable of loading upright in the aircraft bin as required by the Animal Welfare Act and the International Air Transport Association Live Animal Regulations.
Also, USDA rules state that the kennel must:
*Be constructed out of rigid plastic, wood, metal, or material of comparable strength with solid roofs. No cardboard kennels.
*Have wheels that can be removed or made inoperable [applies to wheeled kennels only]
*Have functional handles on the kennel's exterior to prevent tilting and any direct contact with the animals.
*Close securely, but not lock, allowing personnel to open it in case of emergency.
*Have labels with the words "Live Animal" in letters at least 1-inch tall on the crate's top and on at least one side.
*Have upright arrow labels indicating kennel's correct Delta Air Logistics can provide these labels.
*Contain some type of bedding, either shredded paper or towels, to absorb any "accidents."
*Contain two dishes (one for food and one for water) attached to the inside of the kennel door. *They must be easily accessible to Delta agents without opening the kennel door.
*Display feeding instructions and food, if applicable. These instructions should be affixed to the top of the kennel, along with shipper and consignee information.
*Not be made entirely of welded mesh, wire mesh, wicker, cardboard or collapsible materials.
The following is a list of kennel sizes, costs, and the types of aircraft in which each kennel can fit. The kennel costs below do not include tax and are subject to change.
*Rates apply to Delta aircraft only. For travel on a Delta Connection Carrier, please contact Reservations.
Reptile, Amphibian, and Fish Containers
Reptiles, amphibians, and fish are only accepted as air cargo, not as carry-on or checked baggage. Shipments must comply with the container requirements of the current edition of the IATA Live Animal Regulations.
Reptiles, other than snakes, need to be placed in a container constructed of wood, plastic or corrugated material. For flight purposes, animals in this category include:
Caiman
Chameleons
Frogs
Geckos
Iguanas
Lizards
Newts
Salamanders
Toads
Safety and security concerns for Delta personnel and customers prevent removal of live snake shipments from shipping containers.
Delta will not accept shipments of live snake (venomous or non-venomous) or venomous reptiles for carriage from an unknown shipper.
Kennel Labeling
All animal kennels must display:
Live Animal Checklist (includes feeding and watering instructions)
Live Animal label
Directional arrows
In addition to the above displays, wild animal kennels require a Wild Animal label.
Delta provides these display items when your kennel is accepted for transport.
Pets to HawaiiInternational Pet Travel
Whether your pet is traveling within the United States or to an international destination, we want to ensure a smooth travel experience. Shipping rates depend largely on the distance your pet will travel. See Pet Travel Shipping Rates, or for additional information, you may call the numbers listed below.
Pets traveling with passengers:
800-221-1212 for flights within the United States
800-241-4141 for international flights
Pets traveling unescorted:
888-736-3738 (Delta Pet First) to book your pet's travel arrangements within the United States
866-782-2746 (SkyTeam Cargo) to book your pet's international travel arrangements
Pets To Hawaii
Hawaii requires that all live animals shipped or brought into the state have health and rabies inoculation certificates dated no more than ten days before travel begins. On Delta flights to Hawaii, pets will not be accepted as carry-on baggage.
Quarantines
All cats and dogs are subject to a 120-day quarantine in Hawaii. If specific pre- and post-arrival requirements are met, your pet may qualify for a shorter (30-days or less) quarantine. Costs are charged to the pet owner and must be paid in full upon arrival. Payment methods include cashier's check, traveler's check, money order, personal check, or cash.
Hawaiian quarantine facilities are located in Honolulu only; therefore, we cannot accept pets on nonstop flights to Maui.
Seeing-eye dogs are accepted with certain provisions, including making advanced arrangements and verifying availability and cost. For further information, visit the Hawaii Department of Agriculture or call 808-483-7151.
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International Pet Travel
Many countries have strict regulations regarding international pet travel. Remember to make arrangements in advance and:
Contact the embassy or consulate of the destination country to determine pet travel regulations.
Obtain all necessary paperwork (such as health certificates and documentation) regarding your pet's travel.
Contact your local veterinarian to ensure your pet in is compliance with foreign health regulations.
Check with the CDC about the importation of pets into the United States.
Check with APHIS about international animal export regulations.
Pets Traveling to the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Other European Union Countries
Delta will not accept any live animals as checked baggage, carry-on baggage, or as cargo to the United Kingdom. Delta will accept pets as cargo to the Republic of Ireland. A six month quarantine will apply to all pets traveling to the Republic of Ireland.
For pets traveling to other countries in the European Union, a Veterinary Certificate for domestic dogs, cats and ferrets entering the European Community for Non-Commercial Movement (Regulation (EC) No. 998/2003) is required. If your travel originates in Aruba, Bermuda, Canada, Japan, Cayman Islands or the USA, parts 1 through 4 must be completed for movement into the European Union and requires 30 days of preparation for your pet. If your travel originates in any other country, parts 1 through 5 must be completed. These regulations require a minimum of four months preparation for your pet.
Delta Restrictions
All international cargo shipments:
Must be brought to the Delta Air Cargo facility at least four hours prior to departure.
Require four hours transfer time from a domestic flight to an international flight. (Note: Live animal shipments for international transfers to other carriers are not accepted).
Require kennels that have ventilation openings on three sides, in addition to the door opening.
Must be documented on a typed international air waybill available from Delta Air Cargo. If the air waybill must be typed at the Air Cargo facility, there will be an additional $10 fee.
Note: If your final destination is other than those listed above, contact your veterinarian for requirements specific to that country.
ARTICLE FROM http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_travel_information/index.jsp?MkCpgn=PIzzz1a
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