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Delta Facing Backlash After Reportedly Denying Flight for Service Dog

Air Carrier Access Act, Civil Rights, Medical Assistance Animals, Pets, Service Dogs (SD), Travel

August 21, 2019

Delta Air Lines has come under scrutiny after the carrier reportedly did not allow a service dog scheduled to be delivered to a two-year-old child dealing with seizures on one of its flights.

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Delta refused to let family’s service dog fly, sparking discrimination allegation

Air Carrier Access Act, Civil Rights, Medical Assistance Animals, News, Service Dogs (SD), Travel

July 29, 2019

“In 2018, Delta tightened its policies on Emotional Support Animals by requiring a “confirmation of animal training” form, as well as other official documentation. The airline also banned pit bulls and animals under four months of age as service or support animals.”

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