Depending on the size of your pet and where you’re
headed, Delta Airlines allows dogs and cats to be carried on to the
plane or shipped as “very special” cargo. They know pets are part
of your family and say they “treat our four-legged friends with the
same attention and courtesy our human passengers
expect.” There are specific policies and procedures you need
to know in advance. Some are plane-specific, because not all
aircraft can accommodate animals. Some are destination-specific,
because Delta flies to a variety of international locations, each
of which has its own rules about bringing in pets.
Hawaii
Dogs and cats must travel as checked baggage or cargo, not
in-cabin, because they have to go straight to the quarantine
facility once they arrive. Hawaii requires 120-day quarantine, but
if you meet all the health requirements in a timely manner, that
may be reduced to a month or less. Among other paperwork, your pet
must be accompanied by a rabies certificate dated within 10 days of
departure.
Delta does not participate in Hawaii’s Neighbor Island Dog and Cat
Entry Program, so with this airline your pet must fly to
Honolulu.
European Union
Your cat or dog (or ferret) must travel as mandated cargo if you’re
headed to the United Kingdom or Ireland. However, service dogs or
cats may fly in-cabin to London or Manchester if they have the
right documentation. EU regulations do not allow pets on Boeing 757
aircraft.
You must comply with the requirements of the EU Pet Travel Scheme,
which facilitates travel among EU countries for dogs and cats. It’s
important to understand what this program entails. Procedures for
Britain and Ireland are somewhat more stringent, but for other EU
countries, your pet will need:
- A microchip (tattoos are no longer
acceptable).
- A Veterinary Certificate. The health requirements your
pet must meet depend on your country of departure. It can take
anywhere from one to four or months to meet these
requirements.
South Africa, Australia and New
Zealand
All pets must travel as manifested cargo, except service dogs may
ride in the cabin.
Hong Kong
Pets must travel as manifested cargo. They must also have
pre-authorized import and quarantine permits.
Except to prohibited destinations (check Delta’s website
for a complete list), you can carry your dog, cat, or bird on board
if he’s at least 10 weeks old and you’re traveling within the US,
to Canada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands or Brazil. Advance
reservations are required, accepted on a first-come-first-served
basis. The total number of carry-on pets is limited, with different
allocations for different seating/ticket classes.
You can use a hard- or soft-sided carrier, but your pet must be
able to stand and lie down comfortably. The carrier also has to fit
under the seat in front of you, and you’ll have to ask Delta for
the dimensions of your specific aircraft. Your pup or kitty has to
remain in their carrier in the boarding and lounge areas as well as
during the flight.
With certain breed exceptions, any pet can fly as cargo as
long as it’s “non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or
baggage handlers.” Domestic shipments require at least 24-hour
advance reservations, international shipments require at least
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For all international cargo destinations, you must hire a
pet shipper who is a member of the International Pet & Animal
Transportation Association.
While all airlines restrict pet travel during unusually
hot or cold weather, the specific rules may vary. In Delta’s case,
the airline will not accept pets when temperatures are predicted to
be 20o F or lower, on the ground at any point in the
animal’s itinerary.
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