Delta includes a full-size cabin bag on every fare: 56 x 35 x 23 cm. A personal item is allowed too, but no size is published.
| Bag | Max size | Max weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal item (free) | — | — | No dimensions published — it must simply fit under the seat in front |
| Cabin bag (free, all fares) | 56 x 35 x 23 cm | — | Included on every fare including Main Basic; no weight limit on US-Europe routes |
Checked bag on the basic fare: fare-dependent.
Rules shown are for transatlantic routes. Delta publishes dimensions in inches first (22 x 14 x 9 in). Main Basic charges for the first checked bag.
A bag packed to Delta's free limit (56 × 35 × 23 cm, longest side first) is compared against every other airline's free allowance, rotating the bag where needed.
Free on every fare: 56 x 35 x 23 cm.
No specific weight is published for the sizes above — the stated rule is that you must be able to lift and stow the bag yourself.
Checked 18 August 2026 against delta.com. Airlines change baggage rules with little notice — the airline's own page is the authority on the day you fly.
Allowances checked 19 August 2026 against each airline's own baggage page. Rules change with little notice — the airline's page is the authority on the day you fly.