The airline said in a press release that it is "implementing advance documentation requirements for those animals" due to a "lack of regulation" surrounding comfort animals on board.
Delta Airlines will becoming a lot more strict with passengers who bring their pets on flights for "emotional support."
The airline reported a lack of regulation which has caused an 84% increase of animal-related incidents while in flight in 2016. These incidents included dog attacks, urination, defacation, aggression, & biting.
Now, Delta will be "implementing advance documentation requirements for those animals."
John Laughter, Delta's VP of security said,“The rise in serious incidents involving animals in flight leads us to believe that the lack of regulation in both health and training screening for these animals is creating unsafe conditions across U.S. air travel."