Baggage fees on Delta, Europe - Central America, with a long stopover

1. Does Delta charge for baggage on international flights?
2. Does Delta transfer baggage on connecting international flights?
3. Do you have to pay twice for baggage on a connecting flight?
4. When you have a layover do they transfer your bags?
5. What is Delta's international baggage policy?
6. How much does extra baggage cost on international flights?
7. Do I have to recheck bags on a connecting international flight?
8. How many checked bags on Delta international flights?
9. Do I have to check my bags on a connecting flight?
10. What's the difference between a layover and a connecting flight?
11. Is it cheaper to pay for checked bags online?
12. What happens to my luggage if I miss a connecting flight?
13. Do you have to go through immigration on a connecting flight?
14. Can you leave the airport and come back during a layover?

Does Delta charge for baggage on international flights?

Delta Air Lines follows a fairly standard baggage policy in terms of free carry-on bags, charging pretty average fees for U.S. domestic and Canada/Mexico flights, and including one to two bags in the base fare for international flights (dependent on cabin class).

Does Delta transfer baggage on connecting international flights?

Delta will check a passenger's baggage between the origin and destination airports that are issued on a single or conjuncted* ticket exclusively. ... Baggage may be claimed at the Delta-ticketed destination, and then re-checked by the customer with the downline carrier for the next flight.

Do you have to pay twice for baggage on a connecting flight?

So, to answer your question - No, you will not have to pay another baggage fees on the connecting flight, as long as you have both flights on the same ticket and your bag is checked through to your final destination.

When you have a layover do they transfer your bags?

When you purchase a layover flight, you will need to claim your bags when you land at your layover destination. Then recheck them the next day when you continue your flight(s). If you happen to purchase an itinerary where multiple carriers are involved, ask the check-in agent if your baggage will transfer.

What is Delta's international baggage policy?

2 bags standard, up to 10 bags maximum (up to 4 bags on Delta Connection) Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height). Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.

How much does extra baggage cost on international flights?

For most airlines, bags over 50 pounds (23 Kgs) are subject to additional fees which start around $50. Many airlines have additional fees for checking sports equipment such as skis, golf bags, and bikes. Also, International flights typically have even higher fees and the prices above are for domestic US flights.

Do I have to recheck bags on a connecting international flight?

Usually, passengers don't have to recheck their bags when they're flying domestically. ... If you're connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.

How many checked bags on Delta international flights?

Up to 10 bags may be checked per passenger on flights operated by Delta or Delta Shuttle. Up to 4 bags may be checked bags on Delta Connection® carrier flights. We may limit the amount of excess baggage when such excess prevents us from transporting up to two bags per passenger.

Do I have to check my bags on a connecting flight?

It depends on how your ticket was booked. If your flights were booked under one ticket, your bags will be checked through to your final destination. If your flights were booked under separate tickets, you will need to collect your bags and recheck them before your connecting flight.

What's the difference between a layover and a connecting flight?

While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. A layover is the time you spend at the airport between two flights. A connecting flight is the next flight in your itinerary that you're waiting at the airport to take.

Is it cheaper to pay for checked bags online?

The sure-fire way to avoid this fee is to travel with a carry-on bag only. However, if you simply cannot do without your checked luggage, try to pay for the bag online, as it is typically much cheaper to purchase your bag on the airline's website rather than pay up front at the check-in counter.

What happens to my luggage if I miss a connecting flight?

What happens to your luggage if you miss your flight? In the event that you missed a connection, or got held up in security and your checked luggage has gone ahead without you, immediately find an airline representative. The airline may be able to track your bags and hold them for you until your arrival.

Do you have to go through immigration on a connecting flight?

Everyone has to clear immigration at their first point of entry in the US. It doesn't matter whether you're terminating your travel at that point, connecting domestically, or connecting internationally. All passengers have to clear immigration and customs at their first point of entry in the US.

Can you leave the airport and come back during a layover?

For most layovers, you can leave the transit area (and airport) in between flights, as long as you have a visa (if necessary) and go through customs and immigration on the way out, and of course you'll have to pass through security again on your way back into the airport.