A Detailed Guide to Delta Airlines Baggage Policy- Allowance and Restrictions

However, after booking the flight, the first thing we do is to see what stuff we are going to pack. However, you must check the weight and size of your baggage allowance before packing your things. Now, from where can you check the exact allowance? Don’t worry! With the Delta Airlines baggage policy, you will be able to check all the required details for your baggage. You can also call us at our helpline number to clarify any doubts you may have about Delta Airlines’ baggage policy.

Guidelines for Delta Airlines Baggage Policy 

Moreover, Delta Airlines provides you with a comfortable and relaxed journey and allows you to check in within 24 hours of departure by mentioning the number of bags you are carrying.

• If you are traveling from Canada or Europe, Delta Airlines will charge you the baggage fee in CAD or EUR.
• When traveling to/from Key West, Florida, you can carry only one checked bag.
• However, the baggage allowance for weight varies by cabin. First, Delta One and business class can carry up to 70 lb per piece. At the same time, other classes are allowed to carry up to 50 lb per piece.
• Meanwhile, if you are carrying sealed bags or in original packing, you can only take one checked baggage while traveling to/from Central or South America.
• You cannot carry excess baggage in Delta connection or other domestic jet flights to/from cities in Mexico.

Delta Airlines Carry-on Baggage Policy

Moreover, you can carry one checked bag and one personal bag without paying any charge, per the Delta Airlines baggage policy. It must fit under your seat, like a handbag, laptop bag, or small bag. And, the carry-on baggage must fit in an overhead bin.

Carry-on baggage Guidelines 

• You must not exceed the baggage length, width, and height above 56 cm* 35cm* 23 cm.
• The total dimension must be at most 45 linear inches, including the wheel or handle bag.

Carry-on Baggage weight Allowance 

Delta Airlines has not set a particular weight for carry-on baggage, excluding some locations, like:

• At the Singapore Changi International Airport, the weight for carry-on baggage should not exceed 7 kg.
• Also, at Shanghai, China, in Pudong International Airport, the weight must be at a maximum of 10 kg.

Checked Baggage Policy on Delta Airlines 

Following the Delta Airlines baggage policy, you can bring first checked baggage by paying $30 for weights up to 23 kg. In case, you have two checked bags, the second bag would be charged $40, the same weight up to 23 kg.

  Delta Airlines Checked Baggage Restrictions

• Checked baggage size should be at most 62 inches.
• Thus, for Delta Sky Miles, and American Express Card Holders, the first checked baggage is free of charge.
• However, the charges for checked baggage vary for different routes and fare classes.

Overweight or Oversized Baggage on Delta Airlines 

Further, when your baggage exceeds the standard allowance and is overweight or oversize, it is called overweight or oversized baggage, per the Delta Airlines baggage policy.

• When the flights travel within the United States, the baggage should not exceed by weight of 45.36 kg.

• However, above 45.36 kg weight, the airline will not allow your baggage, as it will be counted as extra baggage, under the Delta Airlines baggage policy.
• Meanwhile, baggage must not exceed 31.75 kg for flights traveling between North/south/central America, Europe/North Africa.
• Flights to/from/through Europe, South Africa, or the United Arab Emirates should not exceed 31.75 kg.
• You must pay $200 when your baggage exceeds the required size and weight on Delta Airlines.

What is the Delta Airlines Baggage Fee?

When you add your baggage, Delta Airlines will charge baggage fees, depending on the route, weight, size, and fare type. So, before packing your stuff, ensure to check the cost of the baggage.

Delta Airlines Baggage Policy for Military

Nevertheless, Delta Airlines offers extra benefits for the military personnel, as they work for the country’s safety. No baggage fee will be charged to them whether they travel for work or a family vacation.

Thus, the bag’s dimensions can be 80 linear inches for work. Yet, if the active military member is traveling for leisure, the size of the bag can be up to 62 linear inches.

Check out the Delta Airlines Manage Booking page for information on how to add baggage to Delta Flight for the military.

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How to Add Baggage on Delta Airlines?

You can add or buy extra baggage for your next trip with the Delta Airlines baggage policy, through the manage my booking, calling the helpline number, or during boarding time.

Add Your Baggage Using the Manage Booking

• Open the browser from where you can visit the official website of Delta Airlines.
• Now from the homepage, go to the Manage Booking option.
• Then, you have to enter all the details to log in to manage my booking.
• You will have to select “Add a Baggage” from the menu section.
• The next step is to mention the number of bags with weight and size to add.
• After the payment, you can check the mail for updated itineraries.

Check Baggage Allowance on a Phone Call 

• Moreover, you can call the Delta helpline number after the booking.
• You can request the agent to add your baggage when the call gets connected to the executive.
• However, you will have to provide the booking details to the agent and the number of bags.
• Once you confirm your booking details, the agent will add baggage to the booking.
• If your baggage is overweight, you might have to pay the excess bag charges by sharing the card details.
• The new itinerary will have the new baggage allotments.
• For further assistance, you can give us a call on – +1(855) 456-0694

Add the Baggage During Boarding

Furthermore, Delta will allow you to add the bag at the last moment when you visit the airport counter and request to add extra baggage. Thus, purchasing the bags at the airport is costlier than doing it online. Thus, it is best to buy extra baggage online.