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# Delta, United ban humanoid and animal robots from flights

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**Published:** July 30, 2026  
**Original:** https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/5998226-delta-united-airlines-ban-humanoid-animal-robots-lithium-battery-risk/  

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## Overview

New policies from the airlines ban the robots from traveling in the passenger cabin or cargo hold.

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