How do I use SkyMiles to pay for baggage?

SkyMiles members with flights originating from most domestic airports can pay for standard checked bags fees with miles instead of paying in cash during check-in on Delta.com, the Fly Delta app and at a kiosk at the airport. Excess and overweight baggage cannot be purchased with miles.



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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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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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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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The American Express Platinum card airline credit applies to incidental fees charged for things like checked baggage, date changes, pet travel, in-flight purchases and more. It does not apply to the base fare or upgrades.

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Those with Delta elite status can buy an annual membership to access Delta Sky Clubs. A standard membership costs $695 (or 69,500 miles) and lets you enter a Sky Club lounge every time you fly Delta. You can bring up to two guests for an extra $50 per guest (or 5,000 miles) per visit.

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To sell your Delta SkyMiles, you will typically need to create an account with the marketplace and provide your SkyMiles account information. The marketplace will then assess your miles and provide you with a quote. Once you accept the quote, the marketplace will purchase your miles and send you the cash proceeds.

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This can result in a different seating configuration, and seat assignments that were made in advance may no longer be valid. By assigning seats at the gate, Delta can ensure that passengers are seated in the most appropriate seats for the new aircraft.

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

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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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For example, when a traveler see their baggage allowance for 2 pieces with maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lb) per bag, this means that as long as they don't have an extra piece of luggage (a third or extra luggage) or the baggage is overweight, they are within their allowance.

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