Does Delta always charge for bags?

Is there a baggage fee? On all of Delta's domestic flights (specifically, anywhere within the 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), baggage fees start at $30 for a single checked item in economy; a second checked bag costs $40. That changes if you're flying internationally.



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Delta basic economy baggage rules Unlike some other airlines (namely United), Delta includes a free overhead carry-on bag as part of its basic economy fares. These bags are also included in main cabin fares. And both fares charge the same checked bag fees for domestic flights.

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It's generally cheaper to add baggage during booking because most carriers increase the price later. Depending on your service package, we might also charge a processing fee for additional services added later.

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Basic Economy, Main Cabin, and Delta Comfort: 2 free bags (50 pounds (23 kg) each) Delta Premium Select: 3 free bags (50 pounds (23 kg) each) First Class and Delta One: 3 free bags (70 pounds (32 kg) each) Your bags can be 62 inches (total length + width + height)

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Delta implemented the change on Wednesday and it applies to BE fares for travel starting April 10, 2018. If you purchase a Main Cabin or Delta Comfort+ fare your first checked bag will still be free.

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Basic economy is United's least-expensive economy fare class. Unlike some of the other perks (i.e. free checked bag, seat selection) included on a regular economy ticket, basic economy offers nothing extra. In addition, you'll board last and may not be able to bring a carry-on.

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Baggage on our flights can be checked at Delta's airport curbside check-in, at any Delta airport kiosk or online via your computer or mobile phone. Please make sure your name is somewhere on your baggage. Baggage will only be checked to the destination on your ticket.

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Baggage. When you purchase a traditional Delta Main Cabin ticket, you can bring on 2 carry-on bags: 1 to fit under the seat in front of you and 1 to put in the overhead bin. You can also purchase checked bags, or additional checked bags if you get the first one for free.

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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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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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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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Luggage fees The sure-fire way to avoid this fee is to travel with a carry-on bag only. However, if you simply cannot do without your checked luggage, try to pay for the bag online, as it is typically much cheaper to purchase your bag on the airline's website rather than pay up front at the check-in counter.

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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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One important thing to remember when flying is that airline baggage fees are charged both ways. So, if your outbound flight charges you $30 for your first standard checked bag, expect to pay another $30 for that same bag on your return flight back home (that's $60 bucks, roundtrip).

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Southwest Checked Baggage Allowance Southwest is the only airline that provides 2 FREE CHECKED BAGS for all fares.

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Typically, airlines allow checked bags that weigh up to 50 pounds and whose dimensions (length + width + height) are 62 inches or less. Airlines allow overweight bags (up to 70 pounds), but you may have to pay extra for heavier baggage unless you're flying in a premium cabin or have elite status.

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You may bring one carry-on item onboard the aircraft, plus one personal item. See our Baggage page for further information. All carry-on items must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and may not exceed 22 x 14 x 9.

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