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Policy Changes Delta
to Implement 2nd Bag Fee Due to rising fuel costs and business decisions reflecting today’s competitive landscape, Delta and Delta Connection-operated flights will begin charging $25 for a second checked bag for Domestic passengers traveling on or after May 5, 2008. Domestic travel applies to all U.S. territories, which includes the U.S. Virgin Islands and Hawaii. Passengers traveling to/from Canada are excluded. Note: New charges will be applied based on the travel date, regardless of when reservations were booked or ticketed. Example: A passenger, with two checked bags, has a ticket purchased on March 15, 2008 for round-trip travel ATL-LGA. Travel begins in Atlanta on April 28, 2008. Passenger returns from New York-LaGuardia to Atlanta on May 5, 2008. No 2nd bag fee will be charged on April 28, but will be charged on May 5, 2008. SkyMiles Elite (EP/PM/GM/FO) and First/Business Class passengers will:
All fixed rate specialty bags, such as antlers and various sporting equipment, will be charged the fixed rate instead of the $25 2nd bag fee when exceeding the 1 bag-free-allowance. 2nd Bag Fee Structure:
New
and Increased Fees and Charges Effective April 1, 2008, Delta will implement a $3 curbside administrative fee. In addition, customers who gate check a stroller or car seat may purchase a plastic bag for $5 each to protect it against inclement weather. These changes, which will be effective for travel beginning April 1, 2008 and regardless of when the ticket was issued, are due to record fuel costs and business decisions reflecting today’s economic landscape. Select the new or changed fee/charge below for more details:
*The curbside
check-in fee is an administrative fee. Passengers are still free to tip
Skycaps. Please read applicable tariff rules for complete details of the above policy changes. Thank you for your continued support of Delta Air Lines. Excess Baggage Pieces and Weight Charges On February 26, 2008 baggage fee structures for excess baggage pieces and excess weight charges changed for domestic and international travel. These changes were effective immediately, regardless of ticketing date; however, if a customer began travel prior to February 26, 2008, then the previous fee applied. Highlight of new changes: Baggage Maximum Excess Weight (Domestic & International):
Excess Baggage (Domestic):
Excess Baggage (International):
*International travel applies to travel outside the United States, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Please read applicable tariff rules for complete details on changes to excess baggage pieces and weight charges. For more information on baggage allowances on flights please visit Baggage Allowance. International
Excess Baggage and Unaccompanied Minor Fee Changes
*International
travel applies to travel outside the
United States, San Juan, Puerto
Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Please read applicable tariff rules for complete details. Excess Baggage and Pet Service Fee Changes Delta increased service charges on September 5, 2007 for excess baggage and transporting pets. We also updated our acceptance policy for ski/snowboard equipment and golf bags to align with the excess baggage weight policy. New charges:
Highlights of the policy changes:
Other important details:
Please read applicable tariff rules for complete details. * Subject to Canadian
Tariff change approval effective November 4, 2007 Increased
Service Fees
The increases are as follows:
Policies related to these fees remain the same. Delta
Introduces Risk-free Cancellation Domestic Fare Downgrade and Upgrade Policy Change Posted: August 5, 2004 Effective August 4, 2004, Delta has implemented some new changes to policies and procedures for downgrades and upgrades for domestic tickets. These new policies and procedures apply to all tickets regardless of issue or travel date. The policy will apply for travel within the 50 United States, to/from the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. Canada transborder. Downgrades
Nonrefundable
Tickets The policy applies to nonrefundable tickets that were purchased for travel scheduled on or after August 21, 2003, within the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Canada, and for international travel originating from the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. For international travel originating in Canada, this policy will apply for travel scheduled on or after October 20, 2003, to comply with Canadian government requirements. The policy applies for nonrefundable tickets purchased for travel on Delta, Delta Connection, or Delta Shuttle. Passengers are responsible for any fare difference. For domestic travel, tickets must be reissued and completed, within one year of the date the original ticket was issued. For international travel, tickets must be reissued to the same or another international destination, and travel must commence, within one year of the date the original ticket was issued. Nonrefundable tickets that allow changes purchased via Delta Reservations, delta.com, travel agencies and online channels such as Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity are eligible under the new rule. |
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