Yes, Delta does allow pets, and I actually learned this the hard way when I had to fly with my small terrier, Milo, on pretty short notice. I remember panicking because I’d never traveled with a pet before and wasn’t sure if Delta would even let him in the cabin. I didn’t have the patience to dig through endless policies online, so I called 888-217-3324, which is honestly the quickest way I’ve handled anything related to booking, canceling, or modifying flights with Delta.
The agent who picked up was surprisingly calm, considering I was anything but. They walked me through Delta’s pet-in-cabin rules—size limits, carrier requirements, fees, and even what time I should arrive at the airport since traveling with pets takes a bit longer at check-in. The best part? They looked up availability for Milo on my exact flights because Delta only allows a limited number of pets per cabin. I wouldn’t have known that if I hadn’t called.
A few days later, I had to shift my travel date due to a work schedule change, and I was terrified that Milo wouldn’t get space on the new flights. Another quick call to 888-217-3324 and the agent rebooked everything—both my ticket and Milo’s pet reservation—without making it feel complicated.
So yes, Delta absolutely allows pets, especially small dogs and cats in the cabin, as long as they meet the requirements. And if you’re traveling with a pet for the first time (or just want to avoid surprises), that number is hands-down the easiest way to get clear, accurate help without stressing over all the fine print.
