How do I check my bag with Delta?


How do I check my bag with Delta? Within 24 hours of your departure, you can check in and notify Delta of the number of bags you will check on delta.com or on the Fly Delta app. If you've already checked in, drop your bags at Baggage Drop. You may also check in and pay for bags at the airport.


Do you check bags before or after security?

Unfortunately, you need to go through TSA security screening before dropping off your checked bags. Once you pass through security, you can drop off your bags at the airline's check-in counter or self-service kiosk if available.


How do I know if I get a checked bag for my flight?

There are a few quick and easy ways to check if you booked checked in luggage. Probably the quickest way is to find the email that we sent you with your tax invoice. On that email you'll see a Checked Bag listed under the description column in the charges section.


Can you pay to check a bag on Delta Basic Economy?

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).


Can you pay for bags on Delta app?

Yes, you can add checked baggage later at Delta Airlines. You can do so online, through the Fly Delta app, or at the airport. The cost of adding checked baggage later will vary depending on your fare class, the number of bags you add, and the weight and size of your bags.


Can I pay for a checked bag before my flight?

You must prepay for your checked bags at least 24 hours before your flight to receive any discount. Prices are based on standard sized bags for one-way flights. Oversized and overweight bags, as well as special items, must be paid for at the airport.


Does Delta charge for bags to Europe?

Delta Checked Baggage and Overweight Bags For flights within the US/ Canada, the fee is $100 for bags weighing between 51-70 lbs or $200 for bags between 71-100 lbs. Bags over 100 lbs (45 kg) are not allowed. For flights between the US and Europe, the fee is $100 for bags weighing between 51-70 lbs.


Does Delta charge for food on international flights?

On international routes, savor complimentary bistro-style meals in dining ware made from sugarcane plant fibers and enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and spirits on long-haul international flights.


Should I pay for checked bags online or at the airport?

Save time, pay at check-in Don't wait in line at the airport – check up to 3 bags when you check-in on aa.com or in the app. For more information about paying for your bags online, visit our customer service FAQs.


Do you have to pay for baggage on Delta international flights?

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).


How many bags can you check for free on international flights?

International flights allow one, and often two, pieces of checked luggage per passenger.


Can I gate check my bag for free?

How much does it cost to gate-check a bag? Unlike bags you check ahead of a flight, an airline will check any otherwise allowed carry-on bag at the gate for free, regardless of your fare type.


How do I check-in for international flights?

Three Ways to Check In
  1. Passport (when traveling internationally)
  2. Flight information. Paper ticket (less and less common), OR. E-ticket with a confirmation number—usually sent via email if ticket is purchased online or through a travel agency, OR. Printed itinerary with a confirmation number.


What if my luggage is 1 kg overweight?

That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.