Delta Air Lines Baggage Allowance

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The Delta Air Lines (DL) baggage policy for regular basic fares include the following:

Baggage Allowance

Carry-on Baggage

• 1 personal item - Free

• 1 carry-on item - Free

• Checked baggage / Hold luggage - Applicable fees per bag increase with number checked.

• Overweight and Oversize bags - Applicable fees per bag depending on weight and size categories.

• Sports equipment - Certain items might have applicable fees.

Please check Delta’s site for excess baggage restrictions if traveling to/from Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, Japan, Mexico, and South America.

Delta Air Lines (AA) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free.

Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions:

• 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 in) or 115 centimeters (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels.

• Fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

• Personal item should be of proper size to fit under the seat in front of you.

• A jacket, umbrella, diaper bag, duty free items, and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, strollers, child restraint seats, etc.) do not count towards your carry-on allowance.

Delta Airlines' (DL) standard checked baggage / hold luggage policy details follow:

• 2 bags standard, up to 10 bags maximum (up to 4 bags on Delta Connection)

• Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height).

• Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.

Delta Airlines (DL) will charge US$200.00 extra for bags that are from 63 to 115 linear inches or from 160 to 292 centimeters on U S domestic flights. Bags greater than 115 linear inches or 292 centimeters will not be accepted as checked baggage / hold luggage.

Check Delta’s site for flights to/from/within other geographic areas.

Sports equipment such as skis, golf bags, fishing equipment, hockey, and lacrosse equipment will be accepted up to Delta Airlines' (DL) size and weight limits and will count as one checked bag/hold bag. Associated fees might be applied.

Notify a Delta employee at the airport if you cannot locate your baggage. To check on the progress of your bag search, call 800-325-8224 or go to Delayed, Lost, or Damaged Baggage on delta.com and use the Track Checked Baggage tool.

For further information on Baggage Policy, please contact Delta Air Lines directly at +1 800 221 1212 or your local air ticketing agent.