Updated: November 25, 2008

For details regarding Delta's excess baggage restrictions and fees, see Excess Baggage.

For other excess baggage-related charges and information, please select the links below:

News Media Exceptions

Media companies are allowed to check a maximum of 25 bags for Mainline and 4 bags for Regional jets. The below baggage fees applies to Domestic or International travel:

• For tickets issued prior to July 31, 2008, the fee per article is $80USD/$90CAD
• For tickets issued after July 31, 2008 for travel on/after August 5, 2008, the fee per article is $175USD/$209CAD

Exception rates are for the carriage of cameras, film, lighting, and sound equipment when tendered by representatives of network or local television broadcasting companies, commercial film making companies, or independent media personnel:

• All customers requesting the media rate must present valid photo ID with company insignia upon checking in
• The maximum weight per article allowed at the above fee is 100 lbs
• Maximum weight allowed - 100lbs; articles over 100 lbs are not permitted

The above specifications applies for all flights; the below applies to Delta Connection:

• Excess baggage will be accepted on a space available basis for all domestic travel after collection of excess baggage fees
• 4 items for all RJ Delta connection service (includes free allowance), subject to space availability
• If space is not available on the desired flight, the baggage will be accommodated on the next available flight
• Excess baggage will not be accepted on any Delta Connection flight into Latin America at any time throughout the year

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U.S. Military Personnel Exceptions

Effective August 22, 2008 Delta began waiving excess baggage fees for active duty personnel traveling on orders. The fee waivers apply to extra pieces (up to 10 bags on Delta Mainline and 4 bags on Delta Connection), weighing up to 100 pounds and size up to 80 inches, allowing active servicemen and women the opportunity to travel with optimum flexibility.

Note: This exception does not apply to military dependents, spouses, retired military, military contractors, or government employees. If the traveler is not both active duty military and traveling with orders, he or she must pay applicable excess baggage fees.

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Secret Service and White House Commission Agency Exceptions
Delta accepts one article exceeding 50 pounds but not more than 100 pounds when tendered by a representative of the United States Secret Service or White House Commission Agency.

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Musical Instruments (Domestic and International) Exceptions
Delta accepts musical instruments or equipment whose outside linear dimensions (determined by length + width + height) do not exceed 120 inches provided the weight does not exceed 100 pounds. Standard baggage allowance and fees apply.

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Delta's Excess Valuation Charges
Delta's domestic baggage (excluding Canada) maximum liability limit is $3000 per ticketed passenger unless excess valuation was declared at check-in. Delta does not provide insurance for checked or unchecked baggage. The passenger is not entitled automatically to the declared amount, but must prove the value of the losses or damage. Delta accepts baggage with a declared value up to $5,000 (USD)/$7,000 (CAD) provided the item is:

• Properly described by the passenger and inspected
• Not damaged
• Packaged properly to prevent damage. See Fragile Baggage.

Note: Whenever possible, all items on which excess valuation is declared should be inspected by the check-in agent. On the excess baggage ticket, the agent should note the word "inspected" along with a list of the articles of value. If the item is packed so that inspection is impractical, note the items on the excess baggage ticket and note the words "not inspected". Excess valuation will be based on the following levels:

Note: Only when excess valuation is purchased will Delta assume liability for jewelry, cash, cameras, and other similar-value baggage items contained in checked or unchecked baggage.

Excess valuation may be collected only for carriage of declared baggage from point of origin to the Delta destination or first Delta point of stopover or point of transfer to another carrier. The passenger must re-declare each time baggage is checked and the applicable charges must be collected.

Atlantic Southeast, Comair, and SkyWest have the same excess valuation policy as Delta and are treated as online connections. When baggage is treated as an online connection, the customer can check that item from Delta to any Delta Connection Carrier and not have to reclaim it and purchase the excess valuation from each carrier.

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Rescue Units Breathing Apparatus
Delta accepts self-contained breathing apparatus used by emergency rescue units provided the weight does not exceed 150 lbs.

Atlantic Southeast Airlines - ASA (EV) Same as Delta

Comair (OH) Same as Delta - with the following exceptions:

• Excess baggage is accepted on a space available basis after collection of correct charges.
• If not on the desired flight, baggage will be accommodated on the next available flight.
• Maximum weight accepted is 70 lb.

SkyWest (OO) Same as Delta

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Other Airlines Excess Valuation Charges
The following carriers' maximum liability for domestic travel for lost, damaged, or delayed baggage will not exceed $2500. For valuation in excess of the $2500, the following carrier rates apply:Carrier Excess Valuation Charge Maximum Value

Alaska $1 per $100 $5000

America West Not Applicable $2500

American $2 per $100 $5000

Continental $1 per $100 $5000

Northwest $1 per $100 $5000

TWA $1 per $100 $5000

United $1 per $100 $5000

US Air $1 per $100 $5000

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Other Airlines Excess Baggage Charges
When interline connections exist, charge the rate that applies for each carrier.

Note: Contact the other airline for specific excess bag charges related to domestic operations including Alaska and Hawaii.

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Interline Charges and Ticketing

Flat Rate
Definite rate published by an airline.

Non-flat Rate
Rate depending on amount of fare paid.

Excess Baggage
Each carrier's charges apply. Delta can collect for each carrier.

Excess Valuation
Each carrier's charges apply. Check bags to the Delta final destination only and collect fees for Delta only.

Exception: A pet and its container will not be included in determining the free allowance and will always be subject to a special handling charge. Excess size and overweight charges DO NOT apply to live animal shipments provided the container is of a size that may be purchased from Delta.

Oversized Baggage
When transporting oversized baggage, each carrier's charges apply. Delta can collect for each carrier. Check if the other carrier can accommodate oversized pieces.

Overweight Baggage
When transporting overweight baggage, each carrier's charges apply. Delta can collect for each carrier. Check if the other carrier can accommodate the overweight piece.

Sporting Goods
Whether it is for competition or just taking the bicycle on vacation, we can carry many types of sporting goods on Delta flights. Each carrier's charges apply and Delta can collect for each carrier. For specific types of sporting goods, see the fees and guidelines listed for each.

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Pet Travel Information
Whether your client's pet gets carried on, checked in, or shipped as (very special) cargo, there are requirements and restrictions in place to make sure she's comfortable and safe. Get the guidelines for happy, healthy jet-set pets.

Note: SkyWest has a pet embargo for Sun Valley (SUN), Twin Falls (TWF), and Jackson Hole (JAC) between November 1 and March 31 of each year.

Also, when transporting pets, each carrier's charges apply. The passenger must claim the pet from Delta and recheck the pet with the other carrier. Delta can collect for each carrier.

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