As a major legacy carrier with flights all over the world, Delta Air Lines keeps things fairly straightforward. Not at all like with checked bags, there’s no specific weight limit for carry-ons and personal items — which is uplifting news — however, you’ll have to make sure your items fit within the airline’s size limit. To avoid the airline’s last-minute checked bag fees and hefty overweight penalties, come prepared. Here’s how to avoid the crunch on your next Delta flight.
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 thing in the economy; a second checked bag costs $40.
That changes assuming you’re flying internationally. Out traveling to Rome, for example, the first bag is complimentary, and you’ll pay $100 for the second bag. Ditto for flights to Beijing and Tokyo, however for other international destinations — like Delhi, Cairo, and Muscat — you’re allowed two free checked bags. The exact charge depends on where you’re flying and can be found by using Delta’s online baggage expense calculator.
One carry-on and a personal thing are remembered for the cost of any seat in the main cabin. It’s actually quite important the above fees apply only to the basic economy, economy, and Delta Comfort+. Once you upgrade to first class, Delta Premium Select, or Delta One, you automatically have two free looked at bags — and they’ll even knock up as far as possible from 50 pounds to 70 pounds.
A basic economy ticket does not grant you a free checked bag. On the off chance that you are traveling to Europe, the first checked bag will cost you $75, while the second increases to $100. (On the off chance that you are traveling to Africa, the Middle East, or Australia, however, your first checked bag is free.) Planning an excursion to South America? You’ll also pay extra for your checked bag. On a flight to Buenos Aires, the first bag will be $60, and the second checked thing will be $100.
While Delta’s free international checked bag fees are very reasonable, things start to go south the minute you add additional luggage. A third checked bag will cause a $150 charge, and slightly overweight checked bags (51 to 70 pounds) will cost an extra $100; heavier loads (71 to 100 pounds) will cause serious harm, coming out to $200 apiece.
