--- title: "delta approved pet carrier — Niche Verdict: Skip it (50/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/delta-approved-pet-carrier" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:56:21.724Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($82K/yr) — delta approved pet carrier doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($82K/yr) — delta approved pet carrier doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "delta approved pet carrier — Niche Verdict: Skip it (50/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **delta approved pet carrier** **Skip it****50/100 ** a small market ($82K/yr) — delta approved pet carrier doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$82K** **Growth (1y)** **+179.1%** **Products** **64** **Brands** **26** was 49 a year ago **Sellers** **66** **Price range** **$18.75–$127.86** **Returns** **5.7%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **4** ×0.30 Growth **74** ×0.30 Competition **89** ×0.20 Quality gap **38** ×0.10 Returns **53** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +179.1% year over year. 4K2KSpike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9× ## **Competition** - Petskd30% - Henkelion12% - Lekereise11% - MASKEYON6% - Sherpa4% - BAGLHER3% - Other (20 brands)33% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (26% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 26 brands and 66 sellers compete here. **Brands** **26 **▼falling was 49 a year ago **Sellers** **66** **Top 5 brand share** **64%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51746NjfKyL.jpg) [**Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ31KX9) Henkelion$23.664.6★52,7959%▲rising 2 ![Airline Approved Pet Carrier Large Soft Sided Pet Travel TSA Carrier 4 Sides Expandable Cat Collapsible Carriers with Removable Fleece Pad and Pockets for Cats Dogs and Small Animals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Dtr1Dz5fL.jpg) [**Airline Approved Pet Carrier Large Soft Sided Pet Travel TSA Carrier 4 Sides Expandable Cat Collapsible Carriers with Removable Fleece Pad and Pockets for Cats Dogs and Small Animals**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081P14MJD) MASKEYON$49.074.5★3,6165%▲rising 3 ![Lekereise Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x11x9.5 Inch Alaska Hawaiian Airline Approved Soft Sided Underseat to 12lbs Travel Carriers for Small Dogs and Cats with Locking Safety Zippers Anti-Scratch Mesh](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gQMpflwXL.jpg) [**Lekereise Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x11x9.5 Inch Alaska Hawaiian Airline Approved Soft Sided Underseat to 12lbs Travel Carriers for Small Dogs and Cats with Locking Safety Zippers Anti-Scratch Mesh**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53N17ZZ) Lekereise$35.764.4★1825%▲rising 4 ![Petskd Top and Side Expandable Pet Carrier 18x11x11 Inches Delta United Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CwHRZ6uIL.jpg) [**Petskd Top and Side Expandable Pet Carrier 18x11x11 Inches Delta United Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Blue)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VBSH18) Petskd$71.334.6★6184%—flat 5 ![Petskd Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x12x8.5 Inches JetBlue Allegiant Spirit Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Wqdsw6T0L.jpg) [**Petskd Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x12x8.5 Inches JetBlue Allegiant Spirit Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY8WSYLK) Petskd$54.564.6★1,6733%▼falling 6 ![Wakytu TSA & Airline Approved Soft Pet Carrier for Cats/Dogs 17.7x11x8.3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G+05JwtwL.jpg) [**Wakytu TSA & Airline Approved Soft Pet Carrier for Cats/Dogs 17.7x11x8.3**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VNJ51TW) wakytu$29.374.5★2,1703%▼falling 7 ![Pesen Expandable Dog & Cat Carrier Airline Approved Soft Pet Carrier Breathable & Collapsible Design Ideal for Small Dogs Cats Rabbits and Other Small Animals Larger Expansion Area for Comfort](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SlXSScaiL.jpg) [**Pesen Expandable Dog & Cat Carrier Airline Approved Soft Pet Carrier Breathable & Collapsible Design Ideal for Small Dogs Cats Rabbits and Other Small Animals Larger Expansion Area for Comfort**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F195T7ZW) pesen$29.314.4★723%▲rising 8 ![Lekereise Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 18x13x9.5 Inch Southwest Frontier Airline Approved Soft Sided Underseat to 15lbs Travel Carriers for Small Cats Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers Anti-Scratch Mesh](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gQMpflwXL.jpg) [**Lekereise Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 18x13x9.5 Inch Southwest Frontier Airline Approved Soft Sided Underseat to 15lbs Travel Carriers for Small Cats Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers Anti-Scratch Mesh**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53SPX18) Lekereise$46.884.4★1823%▲rising 9 ![Sherpa Delta Airlines Travel Pet Carrier Airline Approved & Guaranteed On Board - Black Medium](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RXMNGEUDL.jpg) [**Sherpa Delta Airlines Travel Pet Carrier Airline Approved & Guaranteed On Board - Black Medium**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000633ZOY) Sherpa$43.174.5★4,3003%▼falling 10 ![Petskd Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 18x11x11 Inches Delta American United Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Grey)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yHkpG5V8L.jpg) [**Petskd Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 18x11x11 Inches Delta American United Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Grey)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMVQWM66) Petskd$53.804.6★1,6732%▲rising 11 ![BAGLHER Cat Carrier Bag Airline Approved Pet Carrier Soft Side Pet Travel 5 Sides Open Doors 3 Sides Expandable Foldable Dog Carrier with Fleece Pad](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517FK5w5NdL.jpg) [**BAGLHER Cat Carrier Bag Airline Approved Pet Carrier Soft Side Pet Travel 5 Sides Open Doors 3 Sides Expandable Foldable Dog Carrier with Fleece Pad**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B425KV5F) BAGLHER$37.184.6★1,2442%▲rising 12 ![Petskd Top and Side Expandable Pet Carrier 18x11x11 Inches Delta United Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iiRc3ZMNL.jpg) [**Petskd Top and Side Expandable Pet Carrier 18x11x11 Inches Delta United Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7V7R87F) Petskd$71.614.6★6182%▲rising 13 ![Cat Dog Carrier - Airline Approved Expandable Soft-Sided Pet Carrier with Removable Fleece Pad and Pockets for Cats/Puppy and Small Animals Large(2 side expandable)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517gXJv4R1S.jpg) [**Cat Dog Carrier - Airline Approved Expandable Soft-Sided Pet Carrier with Removable Fleece Pad and Pockets for Cats/Puppy and Small Animals Large(2 side expandable)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096VBYYXX) TDHDIKE$33.404.4★1,7682%—flat 14 ![Amazon Basics Airline Approved Soft-Sided Mesh Pet Travel Carrier with Shoulder Strap Removable Washable Fleece Pad Top Opening Ventilation for Dog Cat up to 22 pounds 19.7Lx12Wx12H in. Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zlCDZjscL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Airline Approved Soft-Sided Mesh Pet Travel Carrier with Shoulder Strap Removable Washable Fleece Pad Top Opening Ventilation for Dog Cat up to 22 pounds 19.7Lx12Wx12H in. Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QHC01C2) Amazon Basics$27.994.4★28,8692%▲rising 15 ![Petskd Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x12x8.5 Inches JetBlue Allegiant Spirit Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ouK-xvWHL.jpg) [**Petskd Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x12x8.5 Inches JetBlue Allegiant Spirit Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Blue)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBM98QSS) Petskd$54.624.6★1,6732%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 64 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 64 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51746NjfKyL.jpg)**Henkelion Cat Carriers Dog Carrier Pet Carrier For Small / Medium Cats Dogs Puppies (Up To 15lbs) TSA Airline Approved Small Dog Carrier Soft Sided Collapsible Waterproof Travel Puppy Carrier - Grey** Henkelion**$23.66**4.6★52,795 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ31KX9) [![Airline Approved Pet Carrier Large Soft Sided Pet Travel TSA Carrier 4 Sides Expandable Cat Collapsible Carriers with Removable Fleece Pad and Pockets for Cats Dogs and Small Animals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Dtr1Dz5fL.jpg)**Airline Approved Pet Carrier Large Soft Sided Pet Travel TSA Carrier 4 Sides Expandable Cat Collapsible Carriers with Removable Fleece Pad and Pockets for Cats Dogs and Small Animals** MASKEYON**$49.07**4.5★3,616 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081P14MJD) [![Lekereise Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x11x9.5 Inch Alaska Hawaiian Airline Approved Soft Sided Underseat to 12lbs Travel Carriers for Small Dogs and Cats with Locking Safety Zippers Anti-Scratch Mesh](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gQMpflwXL.jpg)**Lekereise Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x11x9.5 Inch Alaska Hawaiian Airline Approved Soft Sided Underseat to 12lbs Travel Carriers for Small Dogs and Cats with Locking Safety Zippers Anti-Scratch Mesh** Lekereise**$35.76**4.4★182 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53N17ZZ) [![Petskd Top and Side Expandable Pet Carrier 18x11x11 Inches Delta United Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CwHRZ6uIL.jpg)**Petskd Top and Side Expandable Pet Carrier 18x11x11 Inches Delta United Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Blue)** Petskd**$71.33**4.6★618 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VBSH18) [![Petskd Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x12x8.5 Inches JetBlue Allegiant Spirit Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Wqdsw6T0L.jpg)**Petskd Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x12x8.5 Inches JetBlue Allegiant Spirit Airline Approved Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Black)** Petskd**$54.56**4.6★1,673 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY8WSYLK) [![Wakytu TSA & Airline Approved Soft Pet Carrier for Cats/Dogs 17.7x11x8.3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G+05JwtwL.jpg)**Wakytu TSA & Airline Approved Soft Pet Carrier for Cats/Dogs 17.7x11x8.3** wakytu**$29.37**4.5★2,170 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VNJ51TW) [![Pesen Expandable Dog & Cat Carrier Airline Approved Soft Pet Carrier Breathable & Collapsible Design Ideal for Small Dogs Cats Rabbits and Other Small Animals Larger Expansion Area for Comfort](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SlXSScaiL.jpg)**Pesen Expandable Dog & Cat Carrier Airline Approved Soft Pet Carrier Breathable & Collapsible Design Ideal for Small Dogs Cats Rabbits and Other Small Animals Larger Expansion Area for Comfort** pesen**$29.31**4.4★72 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F195T7ZW) [![Lekereise Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 18x13x9.5 Inch Southwest Frontier Airline Approved Soft Sided Underseat to 15lbs Travel Carriers for Small Cats Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers Anti-Scratch Mesh](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gQMpflwXL.jpg)**Lekereise Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 18x13x9.5 Inch Southwest Frontier Airline Approved Soft Sided Underseat to 15lbs Travel Carriers for Small Cats Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers Anti-Scratch Mesh** Lekereise**$46.88**4.4★182 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53SPX18) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**15% *“Good Fit”* **Quality-Overall**15% *“The build quality is really impressive”* **Pet Friendly**10% *“My dog loves this”* **Strength**8% *“Good and sturdy bag”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Easy to use”* **Value For Money**6% *“reasonably priced”* **Comfort-Overall**6% *“Very comfortable”* **Durability**5% *“durable case”* **Design-Overall**3% *“Well built”* **Weight Light**3% *“Lightweight easy to carry”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**22% *“Bit small”* **Durability**13% *“Broke after one use”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“Fell apart low quality”* **Strength**8% *“flimsy”* **Smell**4% *“Terrible chemical smell”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“False advertising”* **Escape Proof**3% *“escaped in less than 30 minutes”* **Ease Of Use**2% *“not easy”* **Comfort-Overall**2% *“My cat could not fit comfortable in it”* **Material Quality**2% *“Flimsy material”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall80% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Value For Money2% - Strength2% - Escape Proof1% - Quality-Overall1% - Material Quality1% - Functionality-Overall1% - Product Condition1% - Defective Material/Parts1%