Delta's new weight guidelines for baggage

[peg2001]

News from Delta:

Delta Air Lines (NYSEAL) changed its excess baggage charges for overweight baggage, effective Feb. 1. Delta will now consider any bag weighing more than 50 pounds to be overweight, and will charge $25 for bags weighing between 51 and 70 pounds. Delta will continue to charge $80 for bags weighing 71 to 100 pounds. Bags that weigh more than 100 pounds are not accepted by Delta as checked baggage.

Peggy

 

[n2mm]

Thanks for reminding me! I also read this awhile back. So not only limited to 50 lbs, plus now limited to checking 2 bags per person. OUCH--that is tough for our 2 week vacation. I would prefer one heavier bag to 2 bags. I guess they don't see it that way.

 

[CarolA]

The airlines theory is that the one large bag causes them more worker's comp injuries then the 2 small bags.

 

[candleonwater]

Honestly, when was the last time one of you weighed your luggage? I have no idea how heavy my bags get!