General Information
International flight specific small express package service. Equation shipments have the highest boarding priority and fastest transit time of any international product.
Equation can get you urgent shipments worldwide to more than 545 destinations in 127 countries.
Product & Rates
See our product in PDF format and rates.
Drop-off/Pick-up
You need to take your shipment to the local cargo facility for shipping and pick it up at the local cargo facility at the destination.
Shipments must be accepted at least 90 minutes prior to the scheduled flight departure. Acceptance starts after the air waybill and all Delta and government mandated inspections have been completed.
Restrictions
- Equation shipments must have a total weight of less than 300 kilograms (661 pounds), containing no individual piece over 70 kilograms (154 pounds).
- The area of the three dimensions (length x width x height) must not exceed aircraft limitations and a maximum weight of 70 kilograms.
- The maximum liability is $1,250.00 (USD) per piece or the value declared, whichever is less.
- Service Level Guarantee, when booked electronically, is 100% of total freight charges for 100kg or less and 50% for 101kg and above. Does not include declared value fees. Maximum refund is $3,000.00 (USD).
- Individual carrier restrictions (i.e. size, weight, specific commodities,
cities served, etc) shall apply when transportation is routed on
Delta Connection® carriers.
The following commodities will not be accepted as Equation:
- Dangerous goods explosives Class 1
- RAM Class 7
- Corrosive Class 8
- Hatching eggs
- Live animals
- Nauseous cargo
- Human remains
- Valuable cargo
- Perishable cargo
Booking
Equation is not required to be booked, but you may book your shipment at deltacargo.com or call the Cargo Call Center at 800-DLCARGO (800-352-2746).
Special Handling
All Equation shipments must be accepted at your local cargo facility at least 90 minutes prior to scheduled flight departure.
Your Equation shipment will be available for pick-up 90 minutes after the actual flight arrives. Delivery time can vary from station to station. This does NOT include customs clearance.
Documentation
Each piece of the shipment must be legibly and durably marked with the name and address of the shipper and consignee. Old labels and markings must be removed or obliterated.
Use the type International Air Waybill.
Regulations
All international shipments will follow IATA Rules for shipping.
Shipping Tips
- Make sure your shipment is accepted at least 90 minutes prior to flight departure.
- Make sure shipment is properly packaged.
- Make sure all documents are complete.
Packaging
Shipments must be packed so as to insure safe carriage with ordinary care in handling and so as not to injure or damage any persons or property.
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