Delta Air Lines has a new emotional support and service animal policy. And some animal-rights activists aren’t happy.
Starting July 10, the company will limit passengers to one emotional support pet each. The new rules also specify which pets can serve as support animals. Pit bulls have been added to the list of “animals not permitted.”
Delta said its decision came as a result of an 84 percent increase in reported incidents involving service and support animals since 2016.
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