Embargoes & Limitations
Whether it’s due to weather, weight restrictions or limited baggage space, some airports around the world impose baggage limitations or embargoes. Review current embargoes for your next destination. Unless otherwise noted, Delta will accept up to 2 standard checked bags per customer during embargo periods.
The following restrictions apply to travel to/from the destinations listed below:
- Exception – Boxes are NOT permitted to/from Brazil, Mexico, and Chile at any time of the year.
- Regional Jet Service – No excess baggage (weight, size or piece) will be accepted on Delta Connection® or other regional jet flights to/from Mexico.
- Plastic Wrapped Checked Luggage Restriction – Tampa, Florida – Effective Monday August 19 2019, Tampa, Florida (TPA) airport authority will no longer accept any plastic wrapped checked luggage. Please remove plastic wrapping before checking a bag.
- Embargo Dates – Excess baggage pieces will not be accepted on flights to the following destinations during these specified dates. Unless otherwise noted, Delta will accept up to 2 checked pieces per customer during embargo periods listed. Standard checked bag fees apply.
For any additional questions concerning any excess baggage, Contact Reservations.
Cities
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Dates (Annually)
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Max # Of Checked Pieces1
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Max Weight Of Each Piece2
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Max Size Of Each Piece
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Accra, Ghana (ACC)
|
All Year. For tickets purchased on/after April 12th, 2023
|
4
|
70lbs
|
62 linear inches
|
Havana, Cuba (HAV)
|
All year for tickets purchased on/after October 30th, 2023
|
3
|
70lb
|
62 linear inches
|
Key West, Florida (EYW)
|
All Year
|
1
|
100 lbs.
|
62 linear inches
|
Lagos, Nigeria (LOS) |
All Year. For tickets purchased on/after January 18th, 2023
|
4
|
70lbs.
|
62 linear inches |
New York - JFK to/from Santiago, Dominican Republic (STI) only
|
June 3 - August 31 November 16 - January 16 |
SkyMiles Elite members - 3 / Non-members - 2 to 5
|
70 lbs. 70 lbs. |
62 linear inches
62 linear inches |
New York - JFK to/from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ) only
|
June 3 - August 31 November 16 - January 16 |
SkyMiles Elite members - 3 / Non-members - 2 to 5
|
70 lbs. 70 lbs. |
62 linear inches 62 linear inches |
Quito, Ecuador (UIO)
|
June 3 - August 31
|
2
|
70 lbs.
|
62 linear inches
|
Quito, Ecuador (UIO)
|
November 16 – January 16
|
Standard checked baggage limits apply
|
70 lbs.
|
62 linear inches
|
San Pedro Sula, Honduras (SAP)
|
November 16 - January 16
|
5
|
70 lbs.
|
62 linear inches
|
San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL)
|
June 3 - August 31 November 16 - January 16 |
2 to 5
|
70 lbs. 70 lbs. |
62 linear inches 62 linear inches |
Terms & Conditions
1. Baggage fees may apply
2. Overweight fees may apply
Linear inches are measured length + width + height
Note: Elite Delta SkyMiles members (Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond) ticketed in Delta One / First at the time of check in are allowed up to 3 checked pieces at the size/weight noted for Northbound travel originating in San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL).