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Can I pay for an extra bag on Delta?

Fees are charged for each additional bag, each way. Some destinations may have additional restrictions as well. Please review the breakdown below. All baggage fees listed below are current and applicable for all ticketing on or after today when Delta's baggage rules are determined to apply.



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Book a premium cabin If you book a Premium Select, first-class or Delta One seat, you can check two bags for free.

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Each passenger flying with Delta can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item free of charge (such as a purse, laptop bag or item of similar size that will fit underneath the seat in front of you).

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It's nearly always cheaper to book extra hold luggage in advance rather than paying excess baggage fees at the airport. Airlines know that keeping within weight/size limits is not always possible, so they encourage you to plan ahead by selling extra weight online.

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What is Delta's Basic Economy Baggage Policy? The Delta Basic Economy baggage policy is almost identical to any standard economy fare: You get a carry-on bag and personal item for free and pay $30 each way for a checked bag (or $60 each way to Europe).

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You can check how much baggage is already included on your flight, but if you would like more, click on 'Select your bags'. Click the '+' button to add however many bags you require. The price will show, depending on the cost that the airline charges for additional bags.

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Delta Air Lines follows a fairly standard baggage policy in terms of free carry-on bags, charging pretty average fees for U.S. domestic and Canada/Mexico flights, and including 1 to 2 bags in the base fare for international flights (dependent on cabin class).

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65 GBP / 75 EUR / 100 USD / 100 CAD per overweight bag and one-way journey. If you are leaving from a country that uses a different local currency, the GBP amount will be converted to the local currency.

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Before you check into your flight, you can buy an additional bag to put in the hold. This is a costly option that gets more expensive the closer to your date of departure and even costlier if added on at the airport. There are still weight limitations and not every airline will allow you to book an extra suitcase.

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Before you check into your flight, you can buy an additional bag to put in the hold. This is a costly option that gets more expensive the closer to your date of departure and even costlier if added on at the airport. There are still weight limitations and not every airline will allow you to book an extra suitcase.

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You get three free checked bags with this status. Including these bag fees: Delta charges $30 for the first checked bag, $40 for the second, and $150 for the third (each way). You can offset these bag fees with a Delta credit card.

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So, is Delta Comfort Plus worth it? The answer is entirely up to you. If you value extra legroom, space for your luggage and complimentary booze, then yes, it's worth spending the extra money.

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If you need to check in extra bags, you can buy extra baggage in advance and save up to 50% on the airport price. You can choose to pay the additional fee online and get a discount on the airport price, or you can pay a slightly higher fee directly at the airport.

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When you can't get your bag under 23kg (50lb), here are your options: Pay an overweight charge. If your overweight bag is less than 32kg and there is space on the flight, you can pay an overweight charge at the airport.

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Up to 10 bags may be checked per passenger on flights operated by Delta or Delta Shuttle. Up to 4 bags may be checked bags on Delta Connection® carrier flights. We may limit the amount of excess baggage when such excess prevents us from transporting up to two bags per passenger.

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When it comes to carry on size, Delta are fairly strict. And if your bag looks too big, there's a good chance you will have to demonstrate whether it fits in the sizer, and so we recommend taking precautions for peace of mind.

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Personal items can include small backpacks, purses, briefcases, handbags, tote bags, camera bags, diaper bags, and laptop bags — as long as the personal item can fit underneath the seat in front of you. Delta underseat dimensions are 20 inches X 15 inches X 11 inches (55 cm X 38 cm X 28 cm) on most aircraft.

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What is Delta's Basic Economy Baggage Policy? The Delta Basic Economy baggage policy is almost identical to any standard economy fare: You get a carry-on bag and personal item for free and pay $30 each way for a checked bag (or $60 each way to Europe).

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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