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Baggage FAQs
You've got baggage. You've got questions. Luckily, we have answers. If you don't see the answer to your question here, feel free to e-mail us.
How many bags may I carry on?Are
there any exceptions to the carry-on allowance rule?Can Medallion members continue to check bags at no charge?What is the checked baggage policy for SkyTeam Elite/ElitePlus customers traveling on Delta?Do bag fees apply to all passengers traveling internationally?What bag fees apply to international passengers who have connections/stopovers within the U.S.?Do checked bag fees apply to all U.S. territories?What is the checked baggage policy for active U.S. Military personnel?Are golf clubs considered part of the free domestic baggage allowance for Medallions, First and Business Class passengers and SkyMiles Credit Cardholders?How can I ensure that my baggage will arrive with me?If
I pack my camera in a suitcase, will it be covered under Delta's liability?Are
carry-on items included in Delta's baggage liability?Does
my walking cane have to be stowed in a specific area on the aircraft?How many bags may I carry on?
You may bring one carry-on item onboard the aircraft, plus one personal item. (Allowances for Delta's codeshare partners, Connection Carriers, or Delta Shuttle® may be different.)
All carry-on items must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and may not exceed 22" x 14" x 9". The FAA mandates that all carry-on items fit under a seat or in an enclosed storage compartment.
Our gate or flight personnel may need to further limit the amount of carry-on baggage for a particular flight, depending on the cabin storage capacity of the plane and the expected number of passengers.
Return to topAre there exceptions to the carry-on allowance rule?
Yes. See Baggage Allowances on Flights for more information.
Can Medallion members continue to check bags at no charge?
Medallion members traveling on U.S. domestic flights in the Economy cabin are permitted to check two bags up to 70 lbs. each free of charge. (International flights allow 2 bags up to 50 lbs.)
What is the checked baggage policy for SkyTeam Elite/ElitePlus customers traveling on Delta?
SkyTeam Elite/ElitePlus customers in the Economy cabin are subject to the current checked baggage fees. For full details and baggage fees, visit the Baggage Allowance page.
Do bag fees apply to all passengers traveling internationally?
Some bag fees apply to passengers traveling to Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Europe and Mexico. The latest updates and exceptions to these fees can be found on the baggage allowance page.
What bag fees apply to international passengers who have connections/stopovers within the U.S.?
If all flights are on the same itinerary, international fees and rules apply to passengers traveling internationally with a connection or stopover the U.S.
If an international passenger travels to the U.S. and continues their travel within the U.S. on a separate ticket, domestic rules apply.
Complete rules can be found on the Baggage Allowance page.
Do checked bag fees apply to all U.S. territories?
No. The current checked bag fees only apply to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
What is the checked baggage policy for active U.S. Military personnel?
If you are: 1) active duty U.S. military personnel on orders to or from duty stations and dependents traveling with them; or 2) active U.S. military dependents traveling on relocation orders, you may check the following at no charge:
- Up to four bags in Economy Class on Delta and in all cabins on Delta Connection flights.
- Up to five bags in BusinessElite, First, and Business Class on Delta aircraft only.
Note: each bag may weigh up to 70 lbs. (32 kg) and measure up to 80 linear inches (203 cm).
Additionally, active military personnel traveling on personal business on Delta and Delta Connection operated flights may check two bags up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (158 cm) at no charge.
Are golf clubs considered part of the free domestic baggage allowance for Medallions, First and Business Class passengers and SkyMiles Credit Cardholders?
One golf bag may be accepted as checked baggage, and overweight fees will apply to bags that exceed 50 lbs. For detailed information on traveling with sports equipment, see Sports Equipment page.
How can I ensure that my baggage will arrive with me?
We require outside personal identification on all checked baggage. We also recommend inside identification details, just in case the outside identification gets lost.
Remember to always carry medicine, money, valuable documents, keys, jewelry, cameras, and other small fragile items in your carry-on luggage, just in case your baggage is separated from you for a time. And remember to never lock your luggage.
If I pack my camera in a suitcase, will it be covered under Delta's liability?
Unfortunately, we cannot assume liability for jewelry, cash, camera equipment, or other similar valuable items contained in checked or unchecked baggage on domestic flights. See Declaring Baggage Value page for more information.
Are carry-on items included in Delta's baggage liability?
We do not assume liability for unchecked items unless they are given to our personnel for storage during the flight or otherwise delivered into our custody for travel.
Does my walking cane have to be stowed in a specific area on the aircraft?
Federal regulations require that a cane must be stowed for take off and landings in an approved storage compartment. This includes the area under passenger seats, as long as the cane doesn't protrude into the aisle or otherwise disturb the crew or other passengers.
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