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.

 

[ronandannette]

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.

To your question, you will get your baggage tags (either at the counter or through the digital check in machine and the fee will show as $0.00 for the first bag. Put it on the bag and send it through.

I got “jobbed” on my most recent trip - my WestJet Mastercard has a free bag benefit, which I rely on. Last minute, they changed my direct flight home from NY to a connecting flight with a leg operated by their “partner”, Delta. I was very displeased to find myself having to pay $80 USD to get my luggage on the short flight between Newark and Detroit. Baggage benefit doesn’t apply to “partner” airlines, apparently, so watch out for that in future, even if you are booking what appears to be a Delta flight.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Because you’re basic fare be prepared to be forced to gate check your carry-on. As the last onboard it will be the hardest for you to find bin space. It is free when DL requires this.

 

[jimmymc]

When you check in 24 hours before your flight or at the airport, you'll have the option to add bags. It will specifically mention you get one for free and allow you to print your bag tag without paying anything.