Service Animals On Planes Delta. Delta air lines, which bans pit bulls, said it is studying the proposal. Only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don't count.
The size of the animal must not exceed the “footprint” of the passenger’s seat. Tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes. That is a setback for delta air lines, which banned “pit bull.
The number of animals on planes took off several years ago, and a cottage industry grew around providing papers, doctor's notes and even dog vests for support animals.
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don't count.the transportation department issued a final rule wednesday that aims to settle years of tension between airlines and passengers who bring their pets on board for free by saying they need them for emotional support. The size of the animal must not exceed the “footprint” of the passenger’s seat. Under the final rule, which takes effect in 30 days, a service. For tickets purchased on or after november 17, 2020, customers traveling with a trained service animal or emotional support animal may not also bring a pet in the cabin.
