Delta Air Lines updates emotional support animal policy again
Delta Air Lines has tweaked its emotional support policy again due to recent comments by the U.S. Department of Transportation, but hasn’t yet satisfied all DOT recommendations.
Delta is ending its eight-hour flight limitation for emotional support animals with immediate effect, following the DOT guidance.
However pit bull dog breeds are still banned for the time being.
Delta says it hasn’t figured out a ‘solution’ to allow pit bulls in the cabin that doesn’t compromise its safety requirements.
The DOT had said airlines cannot discriminate against specific animal breeds although they have the option to refuse travel for any animals that pose a threat to flight safety.
The airline will continue working with the US Department of Transportation to find a solution that satisfies both parties.
Delta banned pit bulls last year after claiming more than a third of all serious dog attacks were perpetrated by the breed despite only making up about 5% of the dog population.
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