Baggage Fee Low Down: Delta Airlines

May 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM | by JetSetCD | 0 Comments

Checked baggage allowances make our heads hurt, and often in those critical few hours before a flight as we bounce to close our suitcase. To put minds at ease and clarify all the charts out there, all week long at Jaunted we will be detailing what it costs to check your bags and get on board. Got any suggestions or tips? Let us know.

Delta's Domestic Routes (within United States and Canada):
As usual, those flying in First and Business Class don't have to worry about doling out extra; you're allowed 3 checked bags up to 70lbs each for free on domestic flights. The allowances get even larger for military personnel, who can stow up to 10 checked bags at 100lbs and 80 inches each on flights. All the rest of us in economy will have to pay:
· $15 for your first checked bag.
· $25 for your second bag.
· Extra dollars if you check more than 2 bags, exceed 50 lbs per bag, go over 62 inches all around each bag, or you're hauling a special item like a cello or skis.

Delta's International Routes (except Brazil, more on that later):
As with any international flight, plan to arrive at the airport early enough to check your bags at least 45 minutes prior to departure. Not doing so is how your bags sometimes end up on their way to New Delhi when you're simply heading to Dubai. Also, Delta has begun a funny new charge this summer for those in economy, so pay attention. Here's the deal:
· Economy Class, if purchased before April for international travel before July, is allowed 2 checked pieces free of charge, so long as they are under 50lbs each and 62 inches around. If you just bought a ticket for a flight in August, for example, you'll be charged an extra $50 for that second bag, so pack light and just go with the one.
· First and Business Class, SkyMiles and WorldPerks Elite members and full-fare (Y-class) economy are allowed 3 checked pieces free of charge, and still on the 50lbs each, 62 inches around limit.
· Military personnel can pack all they want, so long as they are travelling on orders; they're allowed 10 checked bags, with each not exceeding 100 lbs or 80 inches around.

Delta's International Flights to Brazil:
Refer to the international piece and size limits above, but relax knowing that all bags for all classes are allowed to be 70lbs each.

If you'd like to check out Delta's nifty charts for yourself, or to note their policies on travel wholly within Asia, check out their baggage policies here.

Related Stories:
· Baggage Information [Delta]
· Baggage Fees Coverage [Jaunted]

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