In addition to the product information below, be sure to check out our Pet First Rates, Pet First shipping tips, and Live Birds shipping rates the next time you plan to ship a pet.
| PRODUCT NAME: | PET FIRST | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | Shipment of all warm-blooded animals without their owner | ||
| CITIES SERVED: | U.S. Domestic, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands | ||
| TENDER/RECOVERY TIME: | 1 - 7 days in advance of desired flight / 60min recovery upon arrival | ||
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| EXCEPTIONS: | Delta reserves the right to refuse live animals as cargo if the animal's health is in question or may be jeopardized by extreme conditions. Pets are accepted to/from Anchorage, Alaska when temperatures are forecast below 20 degrees Fahrenheit | ||
| LIMITATIONS: | |||
| Pieces: | see kennel limitations/requirements | ||
| Size / Dimensions: | see kennel limitations/requirements | ||
| Weight: | see kennel limitations/requirements | ||
| Declared Value: | Refer to APTCO tariff G32 Limit of Liability, G52 Charges for Declared Value and TACT Rules Delta Air Lines Carriers' Liability 2.1.3 | ||
| Method of Payment: | May be accepted as C.O.D. for domestic transport only during cargo station hours | ||
| Interline Shipments: | Allowed for Domestic Shipments / shipments originated outside the USA are only allowed provided the animal, documentation and container comply with all USDA requirements | ||
| Delta Connection Carrier: | Connection Carriers have different capabilities and policies concerning pets. Prior arrangements are necessary with all carriers involved. If pet has to transfer from a Delta flight to a Connection Carrier, the Delta flight needs to be booked at least 48 hours before the connection carrier's flight departure to ensure enough time is given to make transfer arrangements. | ||
| Live Animals: | Warm blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals accepted. Primates no permitted | ||
| RATES: | Per pound (weight of pet plus kennel multiplied by per pound rate for shipping zone)( Dimensional Weight or Actual Weight which ever is larger) | ||
| GUARANTEES / REFUNDS: | Unknown | ||
| PACKAGING: | Shipments must be packed so as to insure safe carriage with ordinary
care in handling and so as not to injure or damage any persons or property.
See kennel limitations/requirements. It is the responsibility of the
shipper to obtain all necessary documents, including health and vaccination certificates, import, export and transit permits, and other required documents prior to tendering the shipment to Delta. |
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| UNCLAIMED SHIPMENTS: | If unable to contact consignee or fails to claim within 4 hours after arrival or before closing time, which ever comes first, the animal will be transferred to a kennel or veterinary clinic for appropriate care. If unable to contact consignee after 24 hours or consignee fails to claim within 48 hour after arrival, shipper will be notified and animal will be returned to shipper. Shipper shall be responsible for all charges incurred by Delta Air Lines | ||
| LOADING PRIORITY: | Travels as DASH or P1 | ||
| UPGRADES: | N/A | ||
| BOOK ONLINE: | N/A | ||
| CONTACT: | 888-SEND-PET | ||
| HOURS: | 07:00 till 00:00 Pet First | ||
| PICK UP/ DELIVERY SERVICE: | N/A | ||
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