Delta Updates Baggage Policy for Active U.S. Military Traveling on Military Orders
Effective for travel on or after June 21, 2017, Delta is updating its baggage policy for active U.S. military members traveling on military orders on or after June 21, 2017, regardless of their ticketing date.
Key Change Summary
Any active U.S. military member traveling on orders, on Delta-marketed/Delta-operated flights, on or after June 21, 2017, is entitled to five free bags up to 100 lbs. each. This applies to travel worldwide in any cabin of service (subject to any applicable embargoes or regional weight restrictions).
Previously, U.S. military traveling on orders were entitled to four free bags up to 70 lbs. each in Delta Comfort+®, Main Cabin or Basic Economy and five free bags up to 70 lbs. each in First Class, Delta Premium Select and Delta One® (subject to any applicable embargoes or regional weight restrictions).
The policy for active U.S. military traveling on personal travel remains unchanged.
Travel Effective Date |
Ticketing Date |
Cabin |
Free Allowance |
Regional Scope |
Market Exceptions |
Prior to June 21, 2017
|
All |
Delta Comfort+ Main Cabin Basic Economy
|
4 pieces up to |
Worldwide |
None (but allowances are subject to any applicable embargoes or regional weight restrictions) |
First, Delta Premium Select, Delta One |
5 pieces up to |
||||
On or After June 21, 2017 |
All |
All |
5 pieces up to |
Resources
Visit the Delta Professional Travel Agency website for complete baggage information or visit delta.com/baggage.
