While you do not owe Delta any money when you make this reservation, it's important to note that you will have to pay $125 each way for your flight when you arrive at the airport and check the dog in. The long wait time was the toughest part, but the text messaging feature is a great way to lessen that burden – no more hold music! I was able to walk Wallie while we waited for the representative, who was able to book us no problem. About an hour later, a “Delta specialist” picked up the conversation in the same text message. The customer service representative responded to us within 10 minutes and asked us some simple questions. You cannot do it online like you can for a lap infant, so you'll have to either call Delta Customer Service or use their handy text message customer service feature like we did. In our experience with Delta, this was a relatively easy process.
Once you've decided to bring your pet along, you'll have to (1) book your desired flights and (2) book your pet's spot on said flights with the airline. The airline recommends a carrier that is 18″ x 11″ x 11″ to fit in most planes.
PET WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON AIRLINES FULL
On its pet travel page, Delta refers travelers to its full fleet list so you can determine what planes are large enough for your pet. The Delta Airbus A321-200 we flew to Orlando had plenty of room below the seats in front of us, but if we flew to a different city on a regional partner jet, there is a chance he wouldn't have fit. There are some planes in which Wallie would not be able to fit. Our dog Wallie is just barely small enough to fly in the cabin: The restrictions vary from airline to airline, but carriers must be fairly small … and that means your pet must be, too. At 18 pounds (or 20 pounds total with the carrier), he fits comfortably but quite snugly into his carrier.ĭepending on the airline and plane size, your pet carrier can only be a certain size. This is an important consideration for us, but I often see miniature cats and dogs flying very comfortably because of their size. Wallie clocks in at about 18 pounds and really fills up his pet carrier when he's inside of it, which puts him right on the cusp of discomfort when he travels. Others wouldn't dream of taking their cat or dog on a short flight. I know people who make transatlantic flights with their pets routinely without issue. This will, of course, vary from pet to pet. Even then, you're adding total time to your journey. If you're looking at a six-hour transcontinental flight, will your pet be OK for that long? If not, you might want to find a one-stop fare to break up the trip for them. Make sure you consider how long your travels are before booking your pet on the flight. But by the end of the flight, Wallie started getting a little antsy. It was a very manageable situation for us. That includes a three-hour, nonstop flight as well as a 10-minute Uber ride to the airport and time in the airport itself. Our journey with Wallie from Minneapolis to Orlando was six hours start to finish. Luckily, he stayed calm and happy the entire journey. What we didn't consider was how he would do in said carrier in a crowded airport environment.
What to Consider Before Flying with Your Pet
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