A turkey has flown on board an international Delta flight as an emotional support animal, literally ruffling a lot of feathers. While most people have dogs as emotional support animals, a passenger brought aboard a live turkey on his recent flight, US media reports said without giving details of the flight or its date.
In a statement to USA Today, Delta said by letting the turkey fly, they complied with the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986. “While we can’t always accommodate all pets, Delta employees made a judgment call based in part on extensive documentation from the customer,” a Delta spokesperson said.
“We review each case and make every effort to accommodate our customers’s travel needs while also taking into consideration the health and safety of other passengers,” the spokesperson said.