First airline bans emotional support animals. Delta to unveil new policies next week.

Neither Delta nor United have issued policy changes since the DOT announcement on December 5....Changes now appear to be imminent, however. Delta spokeswoman Lisa Hanna told TCR this afternoon that Delta intends to announce its new policies on January 7.

Alaska Airlines is first to announce new policies on traveling with animals. A full ban on emotional support animals will take effect starting Feb. 28. Delta is set to announce new policies next week…