Delta's "extra fees" among the highest in the industry
Posted by
George on Friday, May 16, 2008 to
Actually, they probably are the highest.
You won't believe how high some of these fees for things like excess baggage and shipping pets are. Take a look. Sigh.
Checked Baggage (each piece, each way)
Second bag
$25 (except for first, business, full fare passengers and upper level frequent flyer members)
Excess bags
Travel within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
Bags 3, 4, and 5: $80 each
Bags 6, 7, and 8: $110 each (does anyone really fly with 8 bags?)
Bags 9 and 10: $180 each
Travel outside the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
Bags 3, 4, and 5: $150 each
Bags 6, 7, and 8: $300 each
Bags 9 and 10: $600 each
Overweight bags
Checked baggage weighing over 50 lbs/23 kgs but not more than 70 lbs/32 kgs will be charged at the rate of $80 per piece.
Checked baggage weighing over 70lbs/32 kgs but not more than 100 lbs/45 kgs will be charged at the rate of $150 per piece.
Oversized bags
62–80 inches—total of length plus width plus height: $150 each
Curbside check-in
$3 per bag plus tip,
except:
Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallions
Customers traveling in First Class
Customers traveling in BusinessElite
Customers who have checked-in bags online at delta.com
Booking tickets
Booking online: no charge
Booking by phone: $25
Booking in person: $25
Children
Lap children: 10% of the adult fare on international fares
Unaccompanied minors: $100 each way
Frequent flyer tickets
Travel ticketed 20 days or less: $75 (waived for Platinum frequent flyers)
Same day change of flight: $50
Tickets issued in person or by phone: $25-$50
Redepositing miles: $100
Changing frequent flyer tickets: $100
Non-Delta flight segment in Award Ticket itinerary: $25
More info
Pets
In cabin (domestic flight): $100 each way
As cargo (domestic): $178 to $669 depending on weight, each way
More info
Seating
Advance seat selection: none
Exit row and other “premium” seats: none
Ticket changes (non-refundable tickets, domestic fares)
Changing travel dates after purchase: $100 ($200 or more for international fares)
Fare drop refund (fee charged for re-issuing ticket if a fare goes down between the time you buy and the time you fly): $100
Additional change fees for tickets not issued directly by Delta or Delta.com (includes tickets bought from online agencies such as Orbitz and over the phone or in person, even if by Delta): $30
Same day confirmed standby on an earlier or later flight: $50
More info
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By Blegal on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Strongly advise travelers going to Hawaii to not use AirToHawaii.com, aka sales@onlinetravel-services.com, associated to Panda Travel. They are dishonest, their computer system has a glitch that changes your travel dates when you book travel, and they admit to this glitch. Further, they will not rebook your travel and take forever to get you a refund. Also, they must come from a third world country that treats women with disrespect. Beware of this travel agency!
By George on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Gees, how much does Delta offer per bag delivered late. I think they ought to pony up at least $50.00/bag.
By Roy Workman on
Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 6:51 PM
Delta charges the $25 for the 2nd bag when you check-in but then when you get back to the gate they are asking people to check their bags back there to keep room in the cabin for bags on full flights. If you don't want to mess around carrying your 2nd bag on the plane just check it back at the gate for free and they will load and unload for you. Boy is this dumb!!!!
By mfmehlman on
Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Be very careful booking a ticket through airfare.com. They have a sophisticated phone system which tells you how long you have to wait for a representative but after waiting until you are next it will disconnect you time after time. Also claims to have 24 customer service but this is also a false claim. If you drive over to the office in VA, you will find a very run down office with boarded up windows. I had many problems getting a ticket reissued which they messed up to begin with. Horrible experience.
By Jennifer on
Friday, May 23, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Does anyone know the policy of children flying alone on Delta if they are 15? When I made a reservation for two of our students, the Delta website had a checkbox to verify that the passengers are over 14. Now I read 'minor' children are charged $100 each?
By JEFFREY KILROY on
Friday, May 23, 2008 at 1:55 PM
This is from the Delta site...does this mean that if I'm flying from US to Jamaica that i can take 2 checked bags free??Checked Baggage
"You can check one bag per passenger free of charge when traveling in the U. S., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. If traveling outside the U.S. you can check two bags free of charge."
By Abbyandcat on
Friday, May 23, 2008 at 3:33 PM
The pet info link takes you to American Airlines' page. :(
By Debbie S on
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 7:11 PM
Just checked Deltas fees and found that my oversized bag (that I just purchased) would have cost me $150 each way...you'd think they'd allow any sized first bag because they're charging for the 2nd! If I hadn't just happened on these fees on your sight I'd have hit the airport with the large bag and had to pay $300 roundtrip for that bag...I'd rather have a price posted with all fees included so that I can actually see if I can afford to fly or not..not all of these hidden fees that hit you at the airport!
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