Regulations regarding baggage are important to ensure the proper routing and safe arrival of customers' baggage. Delta requires that carry-on luggage be no more than a combined 45 inches (sum of width, height and depth).
In addition to carry-on baggage, travelers flying with Delta may check two pieces of luggage that weigh less than 50 pounds. Bags weighing more than 50 pounds are subject to an oversize baggage fee. Travelers may check in more than two piece of baggage, with each additional piece incurring a fee ranging from $125 to $200 per bag, as of September 2010. Delta will accommodate travelers who have baggage with special requirements, such as musical instruments or sports equipment, although a fee will likely be incurred.
Delta Airlines allows customers to travel with their pets, provided that certain federal and airline regulations are followed. Before flying with a pet, travelers should contact their veterinarian or the Department of Agriculture (800-545-8732) to determine if their state requires a certificate of health for their pet before it will be permitted to board the plane. Pets that are more than 8 weeks old and small enough to fit in a kennel placed under a cabin seat are permitted to fly as a carry-on piece of luggage for an additional fee of $125. Animals that are too large to fly in the cabin, or non-traditional pets such as reptiles, are required to fly as checked in luggage for a $200 one-way fee. Monkeys and chimpanzees are not allowed to fly on Delta Airlines flights.
Federal anti-terrorism efforts dictate that Delta Airlines identify each traveler before boarding an aircraft. Customers are required to provide one form of picture identification, including passports, drivers licenses or military identification cards.
Customers who cannot provide a valid picture ID may still fly with Delta, but will have to verify their identification with a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent. Travelers who cannot provide valid picture ID are apt to be screened additional times to ensure the safety of the crew and passengers.
