Carry-on baggage must meet Delta's strict size guidelines. Carry-on bags cannot exceed 45 linear inches. This is the total combined measurement of the length, width and depth of the bag. Bags must also fit into either the overhead bin or the seat in front of you. For convenience, Delta has placed a carry-on baggage check at all of their departing gates and check-in counters to help passengers measure the size of their bags.
Passengers are permitted to carry on a second personal item at no charge. Personal carry-on items include a purse, diaper bag, camera bag or laptop computer bag. Delta officials also consider shopping bags filled with food or magazines personal items, so it is best to consolidate these items into one bag for easier boarding.
Delta does not consider items like jackets, umbrellas, duty-free merchandise or loose food items personal items. Similarly, items including strollers, child safety seats and wheelchairs are not considered personal items, but you can speak with a flight attendant about the best way to store these items during the flight.
