Check-in & Security

Advice to Passengers

Whether you check in on delta.com, the Fly Delta app or in-person at the airport, you’ll be expected to present government-issued photo identification along with your boarding pass. International travelers also need additional documentation, which can be fulfilled with Delta FlyReadySM. If you need help while checking in, we’re here to assist.

 

Flammables

Batteries

Firearms 

Aerosols

Transportation Of Hazardous Materials

Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft, in your luggage or on your person. A violation can result in 5 years imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radioactive materials.  

Forbidden Dangerous Items  

  • Fireworks  
  • Car Batteries  
  • Ammunition  
  • Lighter Refills  
  • Household Cleaners  
  • Guns  
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders  

Carry-on Only Items  

  • E-Cigarettes  
  • Fuel Cells  
  • Lighters  
  • Safety Matches  
  • Spare Batteries  

Note: If you’re required to gate check your items, spare batteries, e-cigarettes and fuel cells must be removed and carried in the cabin (they are not permitted in checked or hold baggage).  

Examples of Forbidden Dangerous items are paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and radiopharmaceuticals. There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and toiletry articles carried in your luggage and certain smoking materials carried on your person. For further information, contact your airline representative.  

For more information on hazardous goods,  visit: Prohibited or Restricted Items Overview. 

Transportation Of Firearms, Passenger Identification And Inspection Of Checked Baggage  

Loaded firearms are prohibited in checked baggage. United States Federal regulations require each unloaded firearm in checked baggage must be declared to the aircraft operator. Each unloaded firearm in checked baggage must be declared, unloaded and placed in a locked, hard-sided container to which the passenger retains the key or combination. Passengers failing to declare firearms or transporting loaded firearms are subject to substantial civil and criminal penalties under United States law. The transportation of unauthorized explosives or incendiary devices in checked baggage is prohibited at all times.  

For more information, visit: Ammunition, Explosives & Firearms.

Each passenger who appears to be 18 years of age or older will be required to present a valid form of I D. Passenger must control their baggage to prevent the introduction of dangerous items without their knowledge and should not accept items from unknown individuals. Carry-on items and checked baggage are subject to search. Passengers failing to present identification and/or permit inspection of carry-on items and/or checked baggage may not be transported. 

Public Inspection Of Tariffs
All the currently effective passenger tariffs to which this company is a party and all passenger tariff publications which have been issued but are not yet effective are on file in this office, so far as they apply to traffic from or to any point served by Delta Air Lines. These tariffs may be inspected by any person upon request and without the assignment of any reason for such inspection. The employees of this company on duty in this office will lend assistance in securing information from the tariffs. In addition, a complete file of all tariffs of this company, with indexes thereof, is maintained and kept available for public inspection at Delta Air Lines, Inc., 1030 Delta Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30354.

To Passengers On Limitations Of Liability
For international travel to or from another country, airline liability is governed by the Montreal Convention or the Warsaw Convention. There are not financial limits for death or bodily injury, and the airline may make an advance payment to cover immediate passenger or domestic travel. These baggage liability limitations apply unless you declare a higher valuation and pay additional charges at check-in. In case of international travel, any action in court to claim damages must be brought within two years from the date of the actual or scheduled arrival of the aircraft; and, in case of baggage claims, written notice to the carrier must be made within 7 days of the receipt of checked baggage in case of damage, and, in case of delay, within 21 days from the date on which it was placed at the disposal of the passenger. If your journey also involves carriage by other airlines, you should contact them for information on their limits of liability. See the notice with your tickets or consult your airline or travel agent for further information.