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Telephone:

Reservations: 800-221-1212 (Mon-Sun, 24 hours a day)

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5 reasons to fly with Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines Check-in

It is recommended that you check in 75 minutes before departure if traveling within the U.S. See Delta’s website for a list of exceptions. Check-in usually closes 30 minutes before departure. Online and mobile check-in are available. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure for flights within the U.S. and 60 minutes before departure for international flights.

Delta Air Lines baggage allowance

Carry-on: One bag is permitted, weighing no more than 40lbs, with dimensions not exceeding 14in x 9in x 22in, plus a personal item.

Checked: For travel within and between the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the first bag will cost you $25 and the second bag costs $35.

For travel to Mexico, Aruba, Bahamas and Cayman Islands, the first bag is free and you are charged $30 for the second bag.

For travel from the U.S. or Canada to Europe or India, the first bag is free and the second is $60 if checked in online and $75 if checked in at the airport.

For travel to Brazil, two bags are free weighing up to 70lbs each.

Excess: Checking a third bag will cost you $125 and the fourth $200. If your bag weighs between 51lbs and 70lbs, it’ll cost you $90 and you’ll have to pay $175 if it weighs between 71lbs and 100lbs for flights within or between the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. Bags weighing more than 100lbs aren’t accepted. For flights from the U.S. or Canada to Europe, you are charged $75 for bags weighing between 51lbs and 70lbs. Bags weighing more than 70lbs aren’t accepted.

For oversized bags, there is a charge of $175 for bags between 63in and 80in and a charge of $300 for bags between 81in and 115in. Bags bigger than 115in aren’t accepted on flights within and between the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Delta Air Lines legroom

Seat pitch: 30-34 inches.

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Pre-arranged seating

You may select or change your seat at any time after booking by visiting the My Trips page.

Passenger change details

The service fee for changes made on tickets within the U.S. is $150, and for international flights $250. Changes may be made online or by calling the reservation center.

Child fares

Infants under two can travel for free on an adult’s lap on domestic flights. For international flights, infants will be charged 10 percent of adult fare. There are no child fares available on domestic flights. Some discounts are available on international flights – contact the reservation center for more information.

Senior fares

Some senior discounts are available. Contact the reservation center for more information.

Pets

Pets can travel in the cabin with passengers for a one-way fee of $125 on domestic flights and $200 for travel outside of the U.S. Pets cannot be checked as baggage during summer months (May 15 – Sept. 15) due to temperature and health risks. There is a $200 charge if your pet flies as checked baggage.

Carrying musical instruments

Standard baggage allowances apply. A seat may be purchased to carry a large or fragile instrument – in accordance with Delta’s regulations – instead of checking it.

In-flight service

For flights less than two hours long, complimentary snacks and beverages are available. For flights two to three-and-a-half hours long, snacks and a complimentary meal are available. For flights over three-and-a-half hours, a choice of complimentary meals is available, as well as snacks and beverages. Special meals are available by contacting the reservation center. There is internet access on Delta’s aircraft and there is access to a wide variety of movies, music and TV shows.

Air miles

The airline's frequent flier program is called SkyMiles.

Airline food link

Check out your flight's menu or see photographs taken by fellow fliers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.

In-flight magazine

Delta's magazine, Sky Magazine, is published monthly and is available on every flight. Read a preview online.

Airline alliances

The airline is a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance.

Airline overview

In 2008 Delta Air Lines merged with Northwest Airlines, creating the world’s largest commercial airline. Delta offers daily flights to 247 destinations in 106 countries. The airline is headquartered in College Park, Georgia and operates hubs at Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis, Tokyo, Paris, New York and Salt Lake City.