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Restriction on Automated Data Collection

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What it is

Delta's terms prohibit the use of automated tools such as scrapers, bots, or crawlers to extract data from delta.com without authorization.

This analysis describes what Delta Airlines's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This restriction directly affects travel technology companies, price comparison services, and developers who might otherwise use automated means to access fare or schedule data from Delta's website.

Interpretive note: The automated data collection restriction is inferred from copyright ownership language and standard airline terms practice; the explicit anti-scraping clause language was not visible in the truncated document.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1689 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

For most individual consumers, this restriction has no practical daily impact. However, it may limit the availability of third-party fare comparison tools or travel aggregators that rely on automated delta.com data access, potentially affecting the consumer's ability to compare Delta fares across platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Microsoft Medium

Microsoft reserves the right to restrict the export of data that may compromise the security of the services or Microsoft's intellectual property.

Baseten Medium

We cannot respond to Your request or provide You with the required information if We cannot: Verify Your identity or authority to make the request And confirm that the personal information relates to You

Microsoft Copilot Medium

Microsoft reserves the right to restrict the export of data that may compromise the security of the services or Microsoft's intellectual property.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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All content on this Internet site ("the delta.com website") is owned or controlled by Delta Air Lines and is protected by worldwide copyright laws.

Excerpt from Delta Airlines's Delta Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Automated access restrictions in website terms of use have been the subject of significant U.S.

Insight

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Delta Terms of Use
Entity
Delta Airlines
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010282
Document ID
CA-D-00628
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
afeb688fc61cee3b6a092b96433b2379b0274a891240ef58eb3c3f245b93ceb5
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 14:25 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Delta Airlines
Document: Delta Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-010282
Captured: 2026-05-08 14:25:52 UTC
SHA-256: afeb688fc61cee3b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/delta-airlines/delta-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-010282/restriction-on-automated-data-collection/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Delta Airlines's Restriction on Automated Data Collection clause do?

This restriction directly affects travel technology companies, price comparison services, and developers who might otherwise use automated means to access fare or schedule data from Delta's website.

How does this clause affect you?

For most individual consumers, this restriction has no practical daily impact. However, it may limit the availability of third-party fare comparison tools or travel aggregators that rely on automated delta.com data access, potentially affecting the consumer's ability to compare Delta fares across platforms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 263 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Delta Airlines?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Delta Airlines.