How to get a free checked bag on Delta?


How to get a free checked bag on Delta? As a benefit of Card Membership, you can check your first bag free on Delta flights booked with your Card. You can save up to $60 on a round-trip Delta flight per person.


Does Delta text about checking bags?

1 Select customers who have shared contact information with Delta will receive a text message before arriving at the airport with a proactive offer to check their carry-on bags.


Do you get a free checked bag with Delta Basic Economy?

What is Delta's Basic Economy Baggage Policy? 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).


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.


Does Delta make you pay for checked bags?

Is there a baggage fee? 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 item in economy; a second checked bag costs $40.


How strict is Delta for carry-on?

You can bring one carry-on bag and one personal item at no extra cost on Delta flights. Your baggage's length, width, and height must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 35 x 23 cm).


Can I bring a carry-on and a backpack?

While this can be confusing, most popular airlines allow you to bring a carry-on and personal item, such as a backpack or purse. 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.


When did Delta start charging for bags?

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.


How many bags will Delta let you check?

Up to 10 bags may be checked per passenger on flights operated by Delta or Delta Shuttle. Up to 4 bags may be checked bags on Delta Connection® carrier flights. We may limit the amount of excess baggage when such excess prevents us from transporting up to two bags per passenger.


Does Delta Blue Card get free bags?

No free checked bags It's not surprising that the Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card doesn't offer a free checked bags benefit. Usually, you have to pay an annual fee for that kind of perk. If you regularly check bags, one of the other Delta cards could be a better deal just from this benefit alone.


How to bypass checked bag fee?

How to avoid paying checked baggage fees
  1. Know the fees. ...
  2. Use the right credit card. ...
  3. Book first or business class. ...
  4. Get elite status or fly with someone who has it. ...
  5. Use a military discount. ...
  6. Check your bag at the gate. ...
  7. Pack light.


Do you get one free checked bag on Delta?

Delta allows free carry-ons for all flights, including on basic economy. Checked bag fees depend on a bunch of factors, but for most domestic flights Delta charges $30 for the first bag and $40 for the second. There are many ways to offset these fees, including co-branded credit cards.


Why did Delta offer to check my bag for free?

Far from being an act of generosity towards travelers, Delta is testing giving free checked bags in the hopes that it will help speed up the boarding process.


Which seat offers free checked bags on Delta?

Premium Select. Premium Select is Delta's version of premium economy, with larger seats and better recline, two free checked bags, earlier boarding and premium extras. Those who book Premium Select can choose any seat within the cabin for no additional fee.


Does toothpaste count as a liquid?

Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.


Is a backpack a carry-on?

A carry on bag is your larger, primary bag, which you'll stow in the overhead bin. A backpack can be your carry on if it meets your airline's carry on size limits. A personal item is a smaller, secondary bag, which you'll stow under the seat in front of you.


Is a backpack a personal item?

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.