what happens to pets during delta flights?

Answer 1

"At Delta, we take the time and care to ensure every animal travels safely and comfortably with our Delta Pet First™ service. There are several different options available to get your pet to its final destination, including being brought into the cabin with you, checked as baggage, or being shipped.

Rest assured that your pet will be treated with the same comfort and care you have come to expect from us.
Government Regulations

Some states may require a health certificate for your pet. Your veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 800-545-8732, or the Department of Agriculture of the state you are traveling to may provide you with more information.
Pets As Carry On

Your pet can travel with you in the cabin for a one-way fee of $50 (to be collected at check-in) when traveling within the United States (except Hawaii), Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Pets permitted in the cabin include dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs. Monkeys, pot-bellied pigs, reptiles, frogs, mice, rats, and spiders are not permitted. The following restrictions apply:

* Your pet must be small enough to fit comfortably in a kennel under the seat directly in front of you. Maximum carry-on kennel dimensions are determined by your flight. You must contact Delta Reservations to determine the appropriate kennel size.
* Your pet must remain inside the kennel (with door secured) while in a Delta boarding area (during boarding and deplaning), a Delta airport lounge, and while onboard the aircraft.
* Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old.
* You may not carry on more than one pet.
* Your pet in-cabin counts as one piece of carry-on baggage.
* If you're traveling to Hawaii, your pet won't be able to go with you in the cabin, and other restrictions may apply. See Pets to Hawaii for more information.

Also, Delta limits the number of pets per flight to:

Class Number of Pets Allowed
First Class 1
BusinessElite® 1
Main Cabin 2


Pets are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call Delta in advance at 800-221-1212 to arrange to bring your pet on board.
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Pets As Checked Baggage

While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet's comfort and safety and your peace of mind, review weather, health, and kennel Requirements & Restrictions for important guidelines.

* Only warm-blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals.
* Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted.
* Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers.

All other animals, including reptiles, must be shipped as air cargo.

You can transport a total of two kennels per flight. Giant-size kennels can only be shipped as air cargo. Additional restrictions apply according to aircraft and class of service.
Additional Information

The one-way fee for checking your pet on flights within the U.S. is $100. If you and your pet are making a transfer to another airline, be sure to allow time to claim your animal and re-check it with the connecting airline. For additional information or to arrange to check your pet as baggage, contact Reservations.
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Pets As Air Cargo

Delta Pet First is designed to address the special needs of all warm-blooded animals shipped without their owner. The following are some guidelines and benefits for our Delta Pet First customers:

* Your pet will travel from origin to destination with the same priority as Delta DASH shipments. See Pet Shipping Rates for more information.
* We recommend that you pre-book all arrangements prior to arrival at the origin facility by calling Pet First at 1-888-SEND-PET (888-736-3738).
* You will be able to pre-book a maximum of 7 days in advance and a minimum of 1 day of the desired flight.
* We have temperature-controlled Live Animal holding areas in our four hub cities: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas and Salt Lake City.
* Upon arrival in the destination city, pets will be delivered to the Delta cargo facility within 60 minutes.
* All shipments must be picked up at the destination city cargo facility based on the destination station's guidelines.
* Only warm-blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals will be accepted.
* Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted.
* Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers.

While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet's comfort and safety and your peace of mind, see weather, health and kennel Requirements & Restrictions for important information.

Learn more about shipping by visiting Delta Air Logistics.
Shipping Tips

The following are some shipping suggestions to ensure your pet's comfort and safety.

* Familiarize your pet with the kennel to ease the stress of travel.
* Keep your pet as calm as possible prior to the flight. Take along a leash and collar for walking your pet prior to departure. Do not place the leash inside the kennel.
* Include identification tags with your home address and telephone number, as well as the address and phone number of the person receiving the animal at destination.
* Never send your pet with a muzzle or choke collar on. Both can be dangerous when an animal is alone."

Answer 2

Delta Pet First Phone Number

Answer 3

Pets as Cargo is if you are not traveling with the pet... like shipping your dogs ahead of yourself in a move. Pets as baggage, are on the same flight as yourself. NOTE: Keep in mind that they will have to go through customs, and may have to be quarantined... I would call the German Embassy and ask what the procedures are for foreign pets entering the country. If you are just going for a short vacation, I would leave the pets at home, but if you are moving, Good Luck! I hope you enjoy Germany.

Answer 4

Here's what Delta says:

http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_travel_information/pet_travel_options/index.jsp

Answer 5

They are kept in the baggage section

Answer 6

they die