If you’re flying Delta Air Lines in the coming days, at least you don’t have to worry about checked bags (because goodness knows there’s enough else to worry about).
Delta passengers can check up to three bags for free
As reported by @xJonNYC, Delta is temporarily waiving its checked bag fees. Between Wednesday, July 24, and Sunday, July 28, passengers can bring up to three free checked bags at no cost. The waived fees even apply for oversize and heavy items.
This change applies across all fares, and you should see this reflected through the Delta app when checking in, or at any airport kiosks or check-in desks. The only exception is that for departures out of Amsterdam (AMS) checked bag fees still apply, as those are handled by KLM.
It’s also possible that the airline may be willing to refund bag fees going as far back as Friday, July 19, 2024, and that request can be made at this link.
Why is Delta waiving checked bag fees?
Delta’s operation has been in full meltdown mode since last Friday, as the airline has canceled well over 5,000 flights. While Delta’s performance is starting to improve, the airline still isn’t living up to its typical “on-time machine” mantra.
Presumably Delta waiving checked bag fees reflects that in the coming days, many of Delta’s passengers are those who have been rebooked and inconvenienced, and they may have already paid checked bag fees before getting stranded. So rather than making the process of refunding checked bag fees easier, the airline is just waiving them for the coming days.
Of course even those who are on flights that operate as scheduled can take advantage of this opportunity as well. Just keep in mind that it ends on July 28, so if you’re on the outbound portion of your trip, you may be stuck paying those fees after July 28 for your return.
So yeah, if you’re flying Delta in the coming days, let your bags enjoy that legendary, premium service!
Bottom line
Between July 24 and July 28, 2024, Delta is waiving checked bag fees. This applies for up to three bags on all fares, except out of Amsterdam. Presumably this just reflects the general mess that Delta is in, and that many people checking bags may already have paid for checked bags on a previously canceled or seriously delayed flight.
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