Delta Announces New Baggage Rules
Posted: June 3rd, 2011
Delta has revised its baggage policies for international destinations, effective immediately. The new rules vary by destination, class of service and frequent flyer status.
International Travel (except Latin America)
- Elite Economy Baggage exception amended to reduce weight allowance to 50lbs per bag from 70lbs per bag (except to/from Brazil)
- "Plus one" allowance implemented for Elite members. Baggage allowance is dependent on region of travel - example:
- For travel to Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Elites will be allowed 3 bags up to 50 lbs in economy
- For most travel to Europe, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Elites will be allowed 2 bags up to 50 lbs in economy
- In First/Business Class, Elites will be allowed 3 bags up to 70 lbs (non-elite allowance reduced from 3 to 2 bags)
Latin Travel
- Add 2nd checked bag fee of $30 for travel between the US/CA to/from Central America/Panama
- Add 2nd checked bag fee of $30 for travel between the US/CA to/from all of the Caribbean (including Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname) - currently it only applies between US/CA to/from Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands.
- Eliminate the exception of $27 for online check-in of the 2nd bag for Latin; the 2nd checked bag fee of $30 for MX/CAMR/Panama/Caribbean will apply for both online and airport check-in.
- Specialty items (Antlers, bicycles, scuba tank, surfboards, windsurfing equipment) - reduce from $200 to $150 each (excluding Brazil)
- First/business non-elite passenger allowance - reduce from 3 bags to 2 bags at 70 lbs each; pending approval for travel to/from Canada.
For more information on Delta’s baggage policies, visit their web site.
Source: Delta Air Lines