Delta Airlines Baggage Policy

Delta Airlines- it is the vital airline of the United States and a legacy carrier and major point to consider is that it is the founding member of the Sky Team air alliance. In terms of a number of scheduled passengers carried, revenue passenger kilometer flown and fleet size it is ranked second among the world’s largest airlines. Airlines Frequent Flyer program is called SkyMiles. In order to fly with the airlines, one has to get the reservation done which can be done either being on the official website which is www.delta.com and the same can be done by calling the reservation number and can consider the following points which will ease one in traveling

Carry –on baggage

• 1 personal item
• 1 carry –on item

Checked baggage /hold luggage – fees will increase with the number of checked baggage

• In the case of overweight and oversize bags fees will be applicable depending on weight and size depending on the categories
• If one is carrying sports equipment certain items will have charges applied on the same

Weight and Size restrictions- airlines allow 1 carry-on bag and personal item which can be purse, briefcase, laptop bag

• 45 linear inches or in other words 115 centimeters inclusive of handles and wheels
• Personal item should fit on either an overhead bin or under the seat in front of you
• Jacket, diaper bag, duty-free item and certain convenient devices as wheelchairs, walkers, strollers as well-child restraint seat and so forth which will not be counted as carrying on allowances

Checked baggage and hold luggage policy as below

• 2 standard bags that can go up to 10 bags maximum.
• Dimension 62 inches or in other words 157 centimeters (legth+width+height)
• Weight 50 pounds or in other words 23 kilograms

Delta Airlines Baggage Fees-

• In case if one is traveling from the U.S to the U.S (Including Puerto Rico) in Basic Economy, Main Cabin, Delta Comfort for first bag Weighing 50lbs $30 USD and for the second bag weighing 50lbs $40 USD or one is traveling in First class, Delta Premium, Delta One for the first bag weighing 70lbs and the second bag weighing 70lbs free of charge
• If one is traveling from the U.S to Canada in Basic Economy, Main Cabin, Delta Comfort first bag weighing 50lbs will have to pay 30USD and for the second bag 50USD and if traveling in First class, Delta Premium, Delta One for the first bag weighing 70lbs and second bag weighing 70lbs free of cost
• If the traveler is traveling from U.S & Canada to U.S Virgin Island, Central America, Caribbean, Guyana & Bermuda in Basic Economy, Main Cabin, Delta Comfort for the first bag weighing 50lbs will be charged 30USD/CAD and for the second bag weighing 50lbs will be required to pay 55 USD/CAD

Within 24 hours of one’s departure, one will be able to check-in and will indeed be in the position of notifying Delta for the number of the bags you will be check-in and it can be done on the website or even on the Fly Delta app and if one has already done that you will be required to drop the bags at Baggage Drop and one can also avail this option at the airport even.

Delta Airlines Baggage allowance for Economy

If one chooses to travel in Economy, It is the value deal for the traveler however the seats will be allotted after the check-in

• The traveler will be required to $30 each way for the first bag under the weight of 50lbs and for the second bag under the weight of 50lbs, you will be asked to pay $40
• One free carry on +personal item will be allowed

Delta Airlines Baggage allowance for Business Class

If one plans to fly in Business Class one can avail dedicated in-cabin flight attendant and one will be able to enjoy personal service in Delta premium select which even include Starbuck a coffee or a glass of wine for the age above of 21 not only this, they will be called first on the plane in order that they can settle comfortably and can even enjoy entertainment on the larger screen

• 2 bags weighing maximum 50lbs
• In case one is flying from Delta One can check 2 bags under the weight of 70lbs