Between security concerns after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the airline industry's continuing financial trouble, carriers have begun charging fees for luggage, and have greatly tightened regulations for carry-on baggage. Delta Airlines is no exception, and passengers should be familiar with the rules before check-in.
Delta Airlines allows one carry-on item per passenger; it may be no larger than 22 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 9 inches high. A carry-on bag must be able to be stored in the overhead bin, or under your seat. Any item larger than these dimensions must be checked in as baggage, and charges may apply. Delta allows up to two checked bags per passenger and each bag can have a combined linear dimension of 62 inches (ie, length, width, and height cannot add up to more than 62 inches), and can weigh up to 50 pounds. If your baggage cannot meet Delta standards, call ahead to make arrangements.
Delta Airlines allows passengers to bring aboard one personal item in addition to their carry-on — a purse, a laptop computer in carrying case, or a diaper bag, for example. If you are unsure if an item qualifies, contact Delta prior to traveling.
Small items purchased in the gate area do not count toward Delta's carry-on or personal-item quotas. The airlines allows passengers to bring aboard such items as raincoats, umbrellas, food purchased in the terminal, or any small bags or boxes purchased at concourse stores.
If you are traveling with a child, or need to bring special medical equipment on board, arrange in advance for what Delta refers to as special carry-on items. These items — child safety seats, strollers, crutches, and wheelchairs — don't count toward carry-on limits.
