Find guidance below on your service animal eligibility, step-by-step form instructions and generally what to expect when flying with a service animal. To ensure a safe and enjoyable journey for all, your service animal must adhere to our eligibility requirements. Your service animal must:.
Emotional support animals are not recognized as service animals. Please review the Pet Travel Guidelines for how to travel with your pet. Flights that are 8 hours or more also require the Relief Attestation form. Submit completed forms and a service request to Delta at least 48 hours before departure. If you need help with the forms, please bring printed copies on your day of travel to the airport, where an agent will assist you.
If you prefer not to print the form, first download a free Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete the form on your computer, and then submit it to Delta electronically. All traveling service animals must be fully vaccinated and at least 4 months old. If the dog is older than 15 months and previously vaccinated for rabies, but the vaccination has since expired, they are allowed to fly immediately following a rabies booster shot without a day wait period. You may not sit in an exit row when traveling with a service animal.
Animals are not permitted to eat from tray tables. If a single seat cannot accommodate both you and your service animal without causing an obstruction, you may:. Your service animal will not be permitted to fly if it displays disruptive or aggressive behavior, such as:. With a service animal you can check in as usual, whether from home on the Fly Delta app or at the airport.
For assistance filling out forms, feel free to speak to a Delta agent. Service animals do not count against your carry-on allowance. Additional but essential items for your animal, such as a bed or food, travel free of charge. All airports in the U. Delta agents can help you find these areas and also escort you through security if needed.
