Checked bag on Delta

[leebee]

New to flying Delta; I usually fly Southwest, but finally had enough Delta points for a free flight! My ticket is a basic fare and I will be checking a suitcase. I have a Delta AmEx credit card so my suitcase should be free- but how does this work? When do I "pay" for my bag- when I check in or at the airport? Will I not be charged at all, or am I charged and a credit posts... or what? I have one more SW trip with 2 free bags and will really miss this benefit.

 

[emchen]

New to flying Delta; I usually fly Southwest, but finally had enough Delta points for a free flight! My ticket is a basic fare and I will be checking a suitcase. I have a Delta AmEx credit card so my suitcase should be free- but how does this work? When do I "pay" for my bag- when I check in or at the airport? Will I not be charged at all, or am I charged and a credit posts... or what? I have one more SW trip with 2 free bags and will really miss this benefit.

I have Delta Amex as well and do my check in at the airport. Two bags per passenger free. Just like a fancy Southwest!

 

[kanerf]

Most Delta Amex cards only cover one check-in bag and you get the normal carry-on and personal item.

 

[eticketplease]

I have a Delta AmEx credit card so my suitcase should be free

If you have the Blue version of the card that does not have an Annual Fee then you will have to pay for your bag.

Only one bag is free with the credit card.

 

[eticketplease]

I have Delta Amex as well and do my check in at the airport. Two bags per passenger free. Just like a fancy Southwest!

If you have status and some international flights you would be allowed 2 bags.
No status and domestic flights would just be one free bag with the Gold, Platinum or Reserve Delta cards.

 

[emchen]

I have Delta Amex as well and do my check in at the airport. Two bags per passenger free. Just like a fancy Southwest!

Most Delta Amex cards only cover one check-in bag and you get the normal carry-on and personal item.

This is right. I have a Skymiles Reserve Biz Card and status above silver.