Delta and United are implementing new policies that prohibit humanoid and animal-like robots from traveling on flights, according to reports. The rules bar these robots from being carried in the passenger cabin and also from being shipped in the cargo hold. CBS News reports that multiple major U.S. airlines have updated their policies in a way that restricts humanoid and animal robots, noting that the changes were made quietly. The Hill similarly describes the policy updates as bans on humanoid and animal robots on both Delta and United flights.
The reporting does not indicate that the bans target all robots universally, but instead focuses on humanoid and animal-like designs. The articles also do not cite a specific enforcement timeline, technical standard, or stated reason for the restrictions. As airlines update their travel terms, travelers seeking to transport or bring such robots may need to check the latest airline rules before booking or shipping items.
