Effective July 10, Delta will no longer allow pit bulls to
be brought on flights as service or support animals. The airline will also
enforce a cap of one support animal per customer.
"These updates, which come as the peak summer travel
season is underway, are the direct result of growing safety concerns following
recent incidents in which several employees were bitten," the carrier
said.
In March, Delta sparked a trend among U.S. carriers by
beefing up its documentation requirements for passengers planning to travel
with service or emotional support animals. The changes followed an 84% increase
in reported incidents involving such animals since 2016, the carrier says.