Delta Air Lines Luggage Costs and Guidance for Managing Financial Burden
Delta Air Lines has announced a series of baggage fees for various travel routes, aiming to provide clarity for passengers planning their trips. Here's a breakdown of the fees for checked luggage across different destinations.
For travel within or between the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, oversize baggage fees range from $100 to $200 (USD/CAD) for bags weighing between 51 and 100 pounds. Standard baggage allowance for these routes includes one free checked bag, with an additional fee of $45 for the second checked bag within the U.S.
Passengers traveling between North, South, or Central America and Europe or North Africa can expect to pay $100 to $300 (USD/CAD/€) for oversize baggage, depending on the weight of the luggage. The second checked bag is free for Delta One, Delta Premium Select, and Delta First passengers, regardless of route.
For travel between Asia, the Middle East, Australia, India, or between Asia and everywhere else, oversize baggage fees are set at $175 (USD/CAD/€).
Excess baggage fees for travel between Mexico, Central America, South America, or the Caribbean and everywhere else are similar to those for travel between North, South, or Central America and Europe or North Africa.
Traveling to or from Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, or Asia (including the Middle East, Australia, India) will incur oversize baggage fees of $100 (USD/CAD/€) for bags weighing between 51 and 100 pounds.
Delta SkyMiles members can redeem 3,000 SkyMiles to cover their first checked bag fee on any flight. Passengers are encouraged to check their baggage allowance using Delta's baggage calculator before their trip.
When flying to or from Key West, Florida, passengers are limited to one checked bag. Prepaying for baggage online is possible up to 24 hours before flight departure.
A notable exception to Delta's baggage fees applies to flights between the U.S. and Africa, including countries such as Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. For these routes, Delta does not charge baggage fees for the first checked bag for both Basic Economy and Main Cabin Economy passengers. Overweight fees may still apply if bags exceed the weight limit.
The standard weight limit for a checked bag is 50 pounds, with overweight fees of $100 each way for bags weighing between 51 and 70 pounds. The maximum weight for checked bags on economy and Delta One, first, or business class is 50 pounds (23 kilograms) and 70 pounds (32 kilograms) respectively. The linear dimensions for checked bags must be 62 inches (158 centimeters) or less.
In summary, Delta's baggage fees vary depending on the destination, weight of the luggage, and cabin class. Passengers are encouraged to use Delta's baggage calculator to determine their specific baggage allowance and fees for their upcoming trip.
- The second checked bag is free for passengers traveling between North, South, or Central America and Europe or North Africa, when flying in Delta One, Delta Premium Select, or Delta First classes.
- For passengers traveling to or from Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, or Asia (including the Middle East, Australia, India), oversize baggage fees are set at $100 (USD/CAD/€) for bags weighing between 51 and 100 pounds.
- Delta SkyMiles members can redeem 3,000 SkyMiles to cover their first checked bag fee on any flight, as per the airline's policy.
