The Real Scoop on Delta’s New Rules About Flying with Emotional Support Dogs

Dogs classified as giving emotional support to their owners are flying in record numbers—and not just on Delta. In fact, across all carriers, demand for pets to accompany people jumped 75% in one year. This apparently includes dogs, cats, rodents, you name it, some more well-behaved than others. The uptick in bad behavior and the increase in requests is what prompted Delta to revise rules around emotional support animals traveling on long flights (more than 8 hours) and to clarify the advance booking notice rules for 2019. If you travel with an emotional support animal, don’t panic, but do plan ahead. Read more.