Make sure your luggage meets Delta Airlines' rules.
You don't want to discover that your luggage violates your airline's luggage rules after you've arrived at the airport. Delta Airlines has rules regarding the size and weight of luggage, and they charge fees for checked luggage in most situations. There are additional fees for checking more than 2 pieces of luggage, oversize or overweight luggage. If you check a third bag that is oversize and overweight, you will be charged all three applicable fees.
Carry-on Luggage
Delta allows you to bring on one carry-on bag. The combined width, length, and height of the bag may not exceed 45 inches (115 centimeters). The unit Delta places in the terminal for checking the size of carry-on bags is approximately 22"x14"x9" (56x36x23 cm). If you try to bring on a bag that is too big, you will have to check it and will be charged a fee. In addition to a carry-on bag, each passenger is allowed one personal item, such as a purse, briefcase, diaper bag, camera bag or laptop computer. You can also bring on a jacket, coat, umbrella, food or other airport purchases, special items such as a child restraint seat, stroller, or assisstive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches.
Checked Luggage
Each piece of checked luggage must weigh less than 50 pounds. The total combined width, length and height of the bag may not exceed 62 inches (157.5 cm). Delta allows certain passengers to check two pieces of luggage without any fees: these are First and Business Class passengers, SkyMiles Medallion members and Passengers who are confirmed on a Full Y-class Economy ticket. All other passengers are subject to fees.
As of March 2010, for flights within the United States and between the United States and Canada, the fee is $23 for the first bag and $32 for the second bag if you check in online at Delta.com. If you check in at the airport, the fee is $25 for the first bag and $35 for the second bag. On flights between the United States or Canada and Europe, you can check one piece of luggage for free. The fee for the second bag is 50 USD/CAD/EUR if you check in online and 55 USD/CAD/EUR if you check in at the airport. Your fee will be charged in the currency of the country you are exiting. If you are flying round-trip, you must pay the fee each way.
Additional Luggage
Delta allows each passenger to check up to 10 bags (4 on Delta Connection) for a fee. Additional bags may be sent on a later flight. For flights within the United States, the fee is $125 for the third bag and $200 each for bags four through ten. For flights between Canada and the U.S., the fee is $125 USD/CAD for the third bag and $200 USD/CAD each for bags four through ten. Your fee will be in the currency of the country you are exiting. For flights to and from Asia, the fee is $150 USD/CAD each for bags three through ten. For flights to and from Brazil, the fee is $75 USD/CAD each for bags three through ten. For flights between the U.S. or Canada and all other destinations, including Latin America and Europe, the fee is 200 USD/CAD/EUR for the third bag, 350 USD/CAD/EUR each for bags four and five and 600 USD/CAD/EUR each for bags six through ten.
Overweight Baggage
Delta charges additional fees for bags that are over the 50-pound weight limit. For flights within the United States and Canada, the fee is $90 for bags that weigh 51-70 lbs. and $175 for bags that weigh 71-100 lbs. Bags over 100 lbs. are not allowed on flights within the United States and Canada. For flights between the United States, Canada and Europe, the overweight fee is 150 USD/CAD/EUR for bags that weigh between 51 and 70 pounds. Your fee will be in the currency of the country you are exiting. Bags over 70 pounds are not allowed on flights between the United States, Canada and Europe. For flights to Latin America, the fee is $150 USD/CAD for bags weighing 51-70 lbs. and $300 USD/CAD for bags that weigh 71-100 lbs. For flights to Asia, the fee is $50 USD/CAD for bags weighing 51-70 lbs. and $450 USD/CAD for bags that weigh 71-100 lbs. For flights to Brazil, there is no additional charge for bags that weigh 51-70 pounds, but there is a fee of $100 USD/CAD for bags that weigh 71-100 pounds. For all other destinations, the fee is 150 USD/CAD/EUR for bags that weigh 51-70 lbs. and 450 USD/CAD/EUR for bags that weigh 71-100 lbs.
Oversized Baggage
Delta charges additional fees for bags that are larger than the dimensions allowed for the flight (a combined width, length and height of the bag of 62 inches (157.5 cm)). For travel in the United States, the fee is $175 for bags that have a combined width, length and height of 62-80 inches (161-203 cm). Larger bags are not allowed on flights within the United States. For travel to and from Asia, the fee is 175 USD/CAD/EUR for bags that have a combined width, length and height of 62-80 inches (161-203 cm) and 300 USD/CAD/EUR for bags that have a combined width, length and height of 81-115 inches (204-292 cm). For travel to and from Brazil, the fee is 100 USD/CAD/EUR for bags that have a combined width, length and height of 63-80 inches (161-203 cm). Bags that have a combined width, length and height of 81-115 inches (204-292 cm) are treated as specialty items. For travel between the United States and other countries, Delta charges 175 USD/CAD/EUR for bags that have a combined width, length and height of 62-80 inches (161-203 cm). Bags that have a combined width, length and height of 81-115 inches (204-292 cm) are treated as special items.
Special Luggage
Delta considers certain items to be special baggage. You must notify Delta that you have a special baggage item when you check in online. A Delta representative at the airport will determine if the item requires extra fees or special handling. Special baggage items include musical instruments, sports equipment, perishables, fragile or bulky items, imported merchandise, and medical supplies. Strollers and child seat restraints can be checked for free.
Exception for Active Duty Miltary Personnel
Delta allows active duty U.S. military personnel who are traveling on orders to or from duty stations up to 3 checked bags in Economy Class, and up to 4 checked bags in First/Business Class for free. Each bag may weigh up to 70 lbs. (32 kg) and the combined width, length and height of the bag may not exceed 80 inches (203 cm).
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