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About Delta Airlines

If you are flying with Delta, it is important to understand the Delta baggage policy, so that you feel prepared and understand everything about the airline’s baggage allowance. If you want to be more prepared and feel relaxed before your departure, then Delta allows you to check in and notify the airline about the number of bags you will check within 24-hours of departure. However, for each additional luggage, you may have to pay a fee. This guide will help you understand everything related to Delta’s baggage allowance policy.

Delta is the legacy carrier and one of the major airlines of the United States. It was founded in 1925 and commenced its operation in 1929. It is headquartered in Atlanta and operates 5,400 daily flights to over 325 destinations.

Delta Baggage Allowance Policy

When you travel with Delta, you must know how much you can pack and what items you are allowed to bring. To make travel comfortable, Delta baggage allowance allows various types of luggage, which depends on the route and cabin class. To know more about it, read below:

• You are allowed to bring one hand luggage and one personal item in the cabin and checked baggage are allowed as long as it meets the airline’s requirements.
• Additional baggage fees are subject to taxes established by the origin country.
• All baggage exceeding the maximum size and weight limitation will be subject to space availability in the aircraft. The airline will charge additional baggage fees for extra luggage.
• Excess carry-on baggage are subject to being checked and charged as additional baggage.
• You can also bring sports equipment, but certain items might have applicable fees.

Delta Carry-on Allowance

If you are not sure, whether you can carry your bag to the cabin or you should check it, then here is your Delta carry on baggage allowance.

• Delta allows its all passengers to carry one hand luggage and one personal item in the cabin.
• Carry-on baggage allowance may differ if the passenger is traveling with an infant or passengers traveling with pets.
• The weight and dimension of the cabin bag shouldn’t exceed the maximum requirement and must fit in the overhead deck.
• You may have to pay an additional charge if the bag weighs more.
• Passengers traveling on Delta Connection flights, including flights with 50 sears or less are only permitted to carry personal items on board. Due to crowded flights, some carry on bags may be gate checked, free of charge, during the boarding process.

For more convenience, here are more specific guidelines for each luggage you carry onboard:

Personal Item

Approved Personal Items	Free Items to Carry on
1 purse, briefcase, small backpack, camera bag, or diaper bag (if you have infant)	A jacket or an umbrella
1 laptop bag	Food and drink purchased after security checkpoint and duty free merchandise
1 item of similar or small size to those listed above	Strollers, wheelchairs, child-safety seats or assistive devices like crutches

Carry on Size and Weight Restrictions

Carry on Size Restrictions	Carry on Weight Restrictions (No maximum weight applies to carry on baggage, except in)
Combined length + width + height of baggage must not exceed more than 114 cm	In Singapore, the carry on luggage should not exceed 7 kg
Individual length + width + height measurements must not exceed 56cm × 35cm × 23cm	In Beijing, China, the domestic hand carry bags should not exceed 10 kg. Individual carrier rules apply for international flights
It includes wheels and handles, and is not applicable to musical instruments that fit in the overhead deck or under the seat	In Shanghai, China, the carry on should not exceed 10 kg

Carry on Bags and Items allowed in Delta Flights

• Limit liquids, gels, aerosols, and pastes items to a maximum of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters.
• Place all items in one single quart-size, zip-top bag of clear plastic.

Delta Checked Baggage Allowance

Delta has a very flexible Delta checked baggage allowance, which permits its passengers to bring 2 standard bags. All passengers meeting Delta’s baggage measurements, are allowed to check in their luggage free of charge. The allowance as well as baggage fees depend on the cabin class, and the destination. Here are some key points to remember before you book your Delta flight.

• Main Cabin class passengers traveling within the United States, without a Delta SkyMiles, American Express Card, Medallion Status or Active Military exceptions, are required to pay 40 USD for the second standard checked bag under 23 kg each way.
• Baggage size must not exceed 158 cm, when you total Length + Width + Height.
• For Delta SkyMiles Medallion Status members and Delta SkyMiles American Express card members, the first standard checked bag is free.
• Checked baggage each way price varies by route and fare class.
• Passengers flying on domestic routes can redeem their miles towards checked baggage at most airports during check in.
• Up to 10 bags may be checked per passenger on flights operated by Delta or Delta Shuttle.
• Up to 4 bags may be checked per passenger on Delta Connection carrier flights.
• The acceptance of excess baggage depends on the availability of space on Delta Connection carriers. If the baggage cannot be carried on the same flight, then the airline will transport your luggage via the next available flight.
• Camera, videotape, film, lighting, and sound equipment are accepted. However, it must be tendered by network representatives or local broadcasting companies. Any bags exceeding the allocated limits are accepted on a stand by basis.
• Passengers with bags that do not meet Delta’s size and weight restrictions are required to pay additional baggage fees.

Excess Baggage within the United States

If you bring excess baggage on your domestic flights within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico are required to pay the below baggage fees:

Type of Bag	Fees and Rules
3rd Checked bags	USD 150
4 to 10 bags	USD 200 each
Overweight bag	23 kg to 31.75 kg- USD 100 32 to 45.36 kg- USD 200 Bags exceeding 45.36 kg are not allowed
Oversized bag	161cm to 203cm- USD 200Bags larger than 203 cm are not permitted

Excess Baggage on International Flights

Travel Between		Fees and Rules Each Way
US & Canada (Including the U.S. Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico)	US & Canada (Including the U.S. Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico)	3 bags: USD 1504-10 bags: USD 200 each way
US & Canada (Including the U.S. Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico)	The Caribbean	3 bags: USD 1504-10 bags: USD 200 each way
US/Canada/Mexico (Including the U.S. Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico)	Central America (excluding GUA, SAP, & SAL	3 bags: USD 1504-10 bags: USD 200 each way
US/Canada	Mexico	3 bags: USD 1804-10 bags: USD 200 each way
Mexico/Central America/Caribbean	Mexico/Central America/Caribbean	3 bags: USD 1254-10 bags: USD 200 each way
US/Canada	San Pedro Sula / Honduras (SAP) / San Salvador / El Salvador	3-10 bags: USD 200
US/Canada	Guatemala City	3 bags: USD 2004-10 bags: USD 285 each way
South America	US / Canada/Mexico / Caribbean / Central America	3-10 bags: USD 200
Travel on GOL-operated / Delta marketed flights between Brasilia International Airport	Miami, Orlando, or Fortaleza International Airport	3-10 bags: USD 100
North / Central / South America	Europe / North Africa	3-10 bags: USD 285
Asia	Everywhere	3-10 bags: USD 200
US / Canada / Mexico	Tahiti	3-10 bags: USD 285
Brazil	Everywhere	3-10 bags: USD 200
All other international destinations		3-10 bags: USD 200

Overweight Baggage on International Flights

If your luggage weighs more than the airline’s weight restriction, then before you pack, read the following guidelines.

• On flights within the US, Canada (including the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, bags exceeding 45.36 kg are not allowed.
• On flights between North / South / Central America and Europe / North Africa, bags exceeding 31.75 are not allowed.
• On flights to / from / within Australia and New Zealand, bags exceeding 31.75 are not allowed.
• On flights to / from / through Europe, South Africa or the United Arab Emirates, bags exceeding 31.75 are not allowed.

Travel Between		Fees & Rules Each Way
US / Canada	US / Canada	23-31.75 kg: USD 100 32.21-45.36 kg: USD 200
North / South / Central America	Europe / North Africa	23-31.75 kg: USD 100 More than 31.75 kg are not permitted
Mexico / Central America / South America / Caribbean	Everywhere	23-31.75 kg: USD 100 32.21-45.36 kg: USD 200
North America	San Pedro Sula / Honduras (SAP) / San Salvador / El Salvador	23-31.75 kg: USD 100
Asia	Everywhere	23-31.75 kg: USD 100 32.21-45.36 kg: USD 200
Australia / New Zealand	Everywhere	23-31.75 kg: USD 100 More than 31.75 kg are not permitted
All Other International Destinations		23-31.75 kg: USD 100 32-45.36 kg: USD 200

Delta SkyMiles

If you are a Delta card member, you can check your first bag for free on Delta flights booked with your card. By using the Delta card membership, you can save up to USD 60, on a round trip flight per person.

• Include your SkyMiles number in the reservation while booking the flight, checking in, and looking up your itinerary.
• The baggage fees of the first bag/passenger will automatically be waived off.
• You can avail the benefit only if the bag is not overweight or oversize.

Delta SkyMiles Medallion

• Members of Delta SkyMiles Medallion, SkyTeam Elite, and Elite Plus are entitled to free first baggage.
• You may be allowed to additional waived baggage fees and an increase in the weight, which depends on your Medallion status and fare type.
• Medallion members traveling in Delta Comfort, Main Cabin, or Basic Economy between US / Canada, and any international destinations are allowed to to check one additional baggage up to 50 lbs or 22 kg.
• Medallion members traveling in Delta One or First Class are allowed to bring 3 bags up to 70 lbs or 31.75 kg.
• Medallion members traveling in Delta Premium Select are allowed to bring 3 bags up to 70 lbs or 31.75 kg.

Basic Economy, Main Cabin, Delta Comfort+ Allowance (Each Way)

Origin & Destination	Silver	Gold	Platinum	Diamond
Within the US & Canada	70 lbs / 1 Free	70 lbs Each / 2 Free	70 lbs Each / 3 Free	70 lbs Each / 3 Free
To / From all other international destinations	50 lbs / 1 additional free Over Standard checked baggage allowance each way	50 lbs / 1 additional free Over Standard checked baggage allowance each way	50 lbs / 1 additional free Over Standard checked baggage allowance each way	50 lbs / 1 additional free Over Standard checked baggage allowance each way

Delta Premium Select

Origin & Destination	Silver	Gold	Platinum	Diamond
To / From all other international destinations	50 lbs / 3 Free	50 lbs / 3 Free	50 lbs / 3 Free	50 lbs / 3 Free
To / From all other domestic destinations	70 lbs / 3 Free	70 lbs / 3 Free	70 lbs / 3 Free	70 lbs / 3 Free

First Class Delta One (Each Way)

Origin & Destination	Silver	Gold	Platinum	Diamond
To / From all destinations	70 lbs / 3 Free	70 lbs / 3 Free	70 lbs / 3 Free	70 lbs / 3 Free

Delta Baggage Allowance for Infants

Like any other major airlines, Delta too is committed to make traveling with infants and children easy and convenient. So before you make a reservation with Delta and bring your kid onboard, check out what Delta’s infant baggage allowance states.

• You can bring a child safety seat in certain circumstances. If there is a vacant passenger seat available on your row or you have purchased a ticket for the child, you can place your child in FAA-approved child restraint during take-off and landing.
• You can bring strollers and car seats free of charge on board. These don’t count towards your baggage allowance.
• Passengers may also bring a booster seat or other infant seat, breast pump or other associated cooler bag.
• If children are traveling for free, then any baggage for the child will be counted as part of the adult’s baggage allowance.

The policies for ticketed and unticketed infant / children are as follows:

Unticketed Infants / Children

Children traveling for free are not entitled to any baggage allowance. So any bag you carry for the infant / child, will be counted as a part of your baggage allowance.

Ticketed Infants / Children

• Children traveling on an international flight with a ticket that is 10% of the adult’s fare are allowed to bring one checked bag up to 20 lbs or 10 kg. The maximum dimension should be 45 inches (length + width + height), along with a checked collapsible stroller or push-chair.
• An infant in arms on a Transatlantic Basic Economy Fare is not eligible for a free baggage allowance.
• Children traveling with a ticket that is 50% of the adult’s fare are entitled to Delta’s standard baggage allowance.

Delta Baggage Allowance for Pets

Delta passengers can bring their furry friend on board. Delta welcomes small cats and dogs in the cabin. Although some animals can be shipped as a carry on, other large animals must be shipped in the cargo. To know more details about Delta’s pet policy, read below.

Carry On Pets

• Small dogs, cats, and household birds are allowed in the cabin.
• The pets must be fit in a ventilated and leak-proof carrier comfortably, so that they can stand up, turn around, and lie down.
• Your pet must be at least 10 weeks old for domestic travel.
• The pet must be 16 weeks old if traveling to the US from another country and must be at least 15 weeks old if traveling to the European Union.
• One female cat or dog is allowed to travel with her unweaned litter, if the litter is between 10 weeks to 6 months old.
• There is no limit on the numbers of litter.
• 2 pets of the same breed and size may be allowed to travel in the same container as long as the container is spacious and comfortable to them. It will be charged as 1 pet.

Carry On Kennel Requirement

• The kennel must be big enough so that the dog or the cat can fit comfortably without touching any side of the kennel.
• The kennel must fit under the seat in front of you.
• Both soft and hard sided kennels must be leak proof and must have proper ventilation on three sides for domestic routes and four sides for international routes.
• Maximum carry-on kennel dimensions should be 18” × 11” × 11”.
• The pet must stay inside the kennel with the door secured.
• If your dog is large in size, you can ship your pet on Delta Cargo. Exceptions are made for service animals, U.S. Military dogs, and U.S. State Department Foreign Service Office.

Delta Air Line Delayed or Damaged Baggage Policy

If you haven’t received your luggage or your luggage is damaged or somehow the airline lost your luggage, then under such circumstances, the airline may compensate you. Know about Delta’s delayed, lost, or damaged policy:

• If your bag is delayed then notify the same to one of Delta’s representatives. When you file the report, the representative will give you a file reference number, which you will need to initiate a claim or track your luggage.
• You may be eligible for a bag fee rebate if your first or second paid checked bags have been delayed for more than 12 hours after being reported.
• If you have paid Delta for a checked bag, then you may be eligible for a rebate in the form of an Electronic Travel Voucher for the applicable amount paid in the event that you do not receive your bag within 12 hours from reported delay.
• If you have lost an unchecked item onboard, in the Delta Gate area or at Delta Sky Club, the airline will track your luggage and give it back to you. If you are missing any item, then you need to file the complaint with the airline immediately.
• If you receive a damaged baggage, bring the issue to the Delta Air Lines Baggage Office immediately after arrival. A Delta representative will direct you to fill out a form if needed. You must report the damage within 24 hours of arrival in the United States and within 7 days for international travel.

Sports Equipment

You are allowed to bring most of your sports equipment with you while flying with Delta. However, the standard checked baggage fee may apply based on cabin, destination, and a total number of checked bags.

• Items over 115 linear inches and or 100 lbs or 45 kg will not be accepted.
• CAD amount will be charged exit Canada and EUR amount will be charged exit Europe.

Check out the sports equipment you are allowed to bring:

Antlers

• Standard baggage allowance and fees based on cabin and travel region will be applicable.
• Antlers weighing more than 50 lbs will be charged the applicable excess weight fee.
• If the outside linear dimension exceeds 115 linear inches, then the airline will not accept the items.
• Items in excess of baggage allowance will be subject to additional or overweight baggage fees.

Archery

• Standard baggage allowance and fees based on cabin and destination will be applicable.
• If the archery equipment weighs more than 50 lbs and will be charged as the applicable excess weight fee.
• If the outside linear dimension exceeds 115 linear inches then the airline will not accept the items.
• Items in excess of baggage allowance will be subject to additional or overweight baggage fees.

Bicycle

• Standard baggage allowance and fees based on cabin and destination will be applicable.
• If the bicycle weighs more than 50 lbs and will be charged as the applicable excess weight fee.
• If the outside linear dimension exceeds 115 linear inches or exceeds 100 lbs then the airline will not accept the items.
• Items in excess of baggage allowance will be subject to additional or overweight baggage fees.
• Non-motorized touring or single-seat racing bicycles must be packed in a durable protective container designed specifically for bicycles.

Boogie / Skim Board

• Standard baggage allowance and fees based on cabin and destination will be applicable.
• If the boogie or skim board weighs more than 50 lbs and will be charged as the applicable excess weight fee.
• If the outside linear dimension exceeds 115 linear inches then the airline will not accept the items.
• Items in excess of baggage allowance will be subject to additional or overweight baggage fees.

Canoe / Kayak

• Canoes or kayaks are not allowed, except for folding kayaks.
• Standard baggage allowance and fees based on cabin and destination will be applicable.
• If the folding kayaks weigh more than 50 lbs and will be charged as the applicable excess weight fee.
• If the outside linear dimension exceeds 115 linear inches then the airline will not accept the items.
• Items in excess of baggage allowance will be subject to additional or overweight baggage fees.

Fishing Equipment

• Standard baggage allowance and fees based on cabin and destination will be applicable.
• If the fishing equipment weighs more than 50 lbs and will be charged as the applicable excess weight fee.
• If the outside linear dimension exceeds 115 linear inches then the airline will not accept the items.
• Items in excess of baggage allowance will be subject to additional or overweight baggage fees.
• Fishing poles meeting the carry-on standard of 22in × 14in × 9in are allowed as carry-on baggage.

The other allowed sports equipments are as follows:

Restricted Items

Due to federal law and safety regulations, Delta has banned some items/articles on board. So before you pack your luggage, check out which items are strictly prohibited during travel.

• Aerosol products
• Bleach, drain cleaners or pesticides
• Fireworks or explosives
• Gunpowder like pyrodex, black powder, mace and pepper spray or bear deterrent
• Torch or blue flame lighters and all lighter refills
• Fuels like gasoline or Sterno Cans
• Paints, stains, lubricant
• ‘Strike-anywhere’ matches
• Meals Ready to Eat
• Hoverboards, Balance gliders, self-balancing boards or motorized riding suitcases that use lithium or lithium-ion batteries
• Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, dehumidifiers
• Tobacco, E-Cigarettes, Marijuana

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