Delta Airlines Baggage Policy: Your Complete Guide to Packing Smart

While taking trips, we want to pack as much as we can, two extra sets of clothing, one more shoes, or an extra accessory. Whether it’s a business trip or a vacation, we don’t want to be short on clothes on the trip, but packing more than the allowed limit will take up time and may cost you extra. Well, don’t worry, Delta Airlines has designed a comprehensive policy for the passengers, providing every detail about the baggage. In this blog, we are going to discuss the baggage policy in detail, and also cover Delta Airlines' carry-on size, checked baggage, and every other aspect. So that you can pack comfortably and enjoy your trip without any issues.

What is Delta airlines baggage policy?

Delta airlines baggage policy covers the regulations related to personal items, carry-on, checked bags, overweight, and oversized bags, as well as the process of adding extra baggage and other aspects. Before going into the details, let’s review some key points of this policy.

• Delta airlines baggage rules provide that any passenger traveling with Delta can take one personal item and one carry-on bag, without any charges.
• The checked baggage allowance varies based on ticket type; check your allowance on the ticket.
• Passengers are allowed to add baggage limits while booking, later online, or at check-in.
• Purchasing at the airport may cost you a bit extra, so it is preferable to purchase extra allowance online.

What are the permitted dimensions of different ticket types?

Delta Airlines' baggage size regulations vary for personal items, carry-on bags, and checked bags. Read about the weight dimension and other regulations in detail below:

Personal-item:

• No dimensions provided for a Delta Airlines personal item size; it must be placed below the front seat.
• Personal items may include any small bag, like a purse, briefcase, any camera bag, diaper bag, laptop bag(not computers, unless provided by security), or any similar item.
• You can also carry these items: jacket, umbrella, food or drink, duty-free merchandise, and special items like strollers, wheelchairs, child safety seats, or any assistive device, other than a personal item.

Carry-on bag:

• Delta airlines carry-on dimensions are 22" x 14" x 9"inches or 45 linear inches.
• The measurements also include the wheel and handle.
• If Delta airlines carry-on size exceeds, it will be considered as a checked bag.
• No musical instrument can be carried as a carry-on bag.
• Sometimes when the flight is small or has no overhead space, your carry-on bag will be gate-checked.
• Delta airlines carry-on weight limit is not defined by the airline.

Checked bag:

Delta airlines checked baggage regulations provide the dimensions and weight for checked bags:

• Delta airlines permits a checked bag of 62 linear inches.
• According to Delta Airlines, the check-in baggage weight limit should not exceed 50 lbs (23 kg).
• If you are a Delta Sky Miles member or have an American Express card, you can get a checked bag for free.
• For checked bags, fees vary depending on the route and fare class.

How to add extra baggage in a Delta Airlines flight?

Delta Airlines' baggage allowance regulations allow passengers to purchase additional baggage allowance beforehand and avoid long lines and payments at the ticket counter.

• Passengers can add it online by visiting the “My Trip” section of the website or mobile app.
• Passengers also get the option to add extra luggage while booking a ticket.
• If you are not able to purchase allowance online, you can do it by contacting customer service.
• Passengers also get the option of adding baggage during check-in, both online and offline.
• Adding baggage at the airport is easy, but it may cost you a little more.

How much does Delta charge for baggage?

A list of Delta airlines baggage fees is provided in the Delta airlines baggage policy:

Delta airlines checked bag fee:

• For checking in the 1st bag, passengers have to pay $35,
• The 2nd checked bag will cost you $45
• For carrying 3rd checked bag, passengers have to pay $150
• From the 4th to the 10th bag, their fees will remain $200

Delta airlines baggage charges for overweight and oversized bags:

• If the bag weighs between 51- 70 lbs, passengers have to pay an extra charge of $100 (USD/CAD)
• If the weight of the bag falls between 71 and 100 lbs, passengers have to pay $200 USD/CAD
• Bags exceeding 100 lbs are not permitted to be carried inside the flight under any condition.
• If the bag is oversized from 63 to 80 inches, then the traveler has to pay an extra $200 USD/CAD charge.
• If the Bag is larger than 80 inches, it is not allowed on the flight.

In some cases, the fees may vary. If you want to know about the exact baggage charges, you can visit the My Trip section, and after providing some ticket details, you can get the exact amount of the extra baggage.

Delta airlines international baggage fees have the same regulations as domestic fees; regulations are available above.

Fragile, bulky, and other items:

Delta airlines guidelines for carry-on and checked baggage provide some restrictions and some allowances. Here is the list of fragile items that can be carried on the flight:

• Christmas trees: Delta airlines allows passengers to carry fully wrapped Christmas trees to any destination. Ensure that the tree is fully wrapped from bottom to top with leaves. If you are going to Hawaii, please include it in the declaration for agricultural inspections.
• Laptop or computer: Passengers are allowed to take a computer, but it should not be checked. You can carry it on board with you; however, it is essential to take it out of your bag prior to check-in, as it is not allowed in the baggage.
• Cremated remains: Passengers can carry cremated remains inside the flight with them, but they must pass through security checks, including X-rays. If the remains are in a container that prevents a proper view or check, they will be denied to be carried on board, even as a checked bag.
• Fragile or limited liability release item: Passengers are allowed to carry fragile (items that can easily break) and perishable (items that can easily spoil) items at their own responsibility, provided the company adequately seals them for travel purposes.
• Media bags: Cameras and other types of shooting equipment are also allowed to be brought; however, you can take them as checked luggage only.

Special items:

In certain situations, passengers are allowed to carry some special items like:

• Medical equipment, supplies, and wheelchairs: On special requests, passengers are allowed to carry these items; please inform the check-in counter. You can take it on board or also check in at the counter.
• Musical instrument: Musical instruments are not allowed to be carried inside the plane; they can be carried as a checked bag.
• Child and infant items: items such as baby milk, diaper bag, safety seats, and stroller are allowed to be carried on board. You can also gate-check the car seat or stroller, or any of them, if needed.
• Sporting equipment: Sports kits are also allowed to be carried on board; however, you must check them in at the ticket counter.
• Agricultural, perishable, and imported items: Passengers are allowed to bring these items; however, they must be carried in a checked bag.

Prohibited or restricted item:

There is a list of items that are prohibited from being brought in all types of baggage, whether it’s carry-on, checked bag, or Hand baggage. Delta Airlines also follows the TSA prohibited list:

• Any sharp object, like a knife, Blades, or scissors, is not allowed.
• Any Flammable equipment, such as fireworks, explosives, gunpowder, etc.
• Torch or blue flame, refrigerator, air conditioner, freezer, dehumidifier, battery, and fuel-powered items.
• fuels(like gasoline or Sterno cans), any harsh item, aerosol products, pesticides, drain cleaners, paints, lubricants, ready-to-eat food,
• Alcohol transportation, robotic, machine, household items, sporting, leisure goods, tobacco, e-cigarettes, and marijuana
• Delta airlines carry-on policy clearly defines that any item restricted by the TSA is not allowed to be carried on board the flight.

What are the baggage rules for Delta Airlines?

According to Delta Airline's extra baggage regulations, military personnel are allowed to bring additional baggage as a special facility. Here are the provided baggage limits and weights:

• If they are flying on a personal trip, then they can carry:
• If they are traveling due to military orders, they are allowed to carry five checked bags weighing 100 lbs, regardless of their ticket types.
• Two bags of 50 lbs if they are traveling in Basic Economy, Main Cabin, or Delta Comfort+.
• If they are traveling in Delta Premium Select, they can carry three bags of 50 lbs.
• According to Delta Air Lines' baggage policy, military personnel traveling in First Class and Delta One are allowed to bring three bags weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Passengers can carry baggage in excess of this limit, but they will incur additional charges.