How does Delta bag check work?


How does Delta bag check work? 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.


What is the difference between gate check and baggage check?

Gate checking is the process of checking your bag at the gate to be stored in the cargo hold of the aircraft. This is different from regularly checking your bag, as the process is normally completed at a check-in desk/ticket counter pre-security, rather than at the departure gate before you board your flight.


Does Delta transfer baggage on connecting international flights?

As long as it's on Delta or one of our Partner Airlines. That's why you need to tell us if you are connecting or not. Yes, Delta Airlines does transfer baggage on connecting international flights.


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.


What to do before checking a bag?

Prep your bag in advance Before you head to the airport, take a few minutes to remove all existing labels and tags from your previous trips, like destination bag tags and any barcode stickers that get put on your suitcase. Old tags can potentially create confusion about where your bag is headed on your current trip.


How strict is Delta on checked baggage size?

Delta Airlines' (DL) standard checked baggage / hold luggage policy details follow: 2 bags standard, up to 10 bags maximum (up to 4 bags on Delta Connection) Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height). Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.


Do I need to print my boarding pass?

Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.


Do I need to collect my baggage for connecting flights?

When layover flights are booked with the same airline, your baggage will be automatically transferred through to your final destination. However, if the two flights are with different airlines, you may have to claim and re-check your baggage during your layover.