Baggage Allowance on connecting Delta Airlines flight
I am planning to book an international flight from Ahmedabad, India to Pittsburgh, US in the second week of August 2021. My planned itinerary is (not yet booked):
Air India 532: Ahmedabad to New Delhi
Air India 101: New Delhi to New York
Delta 5781: New York to Pittsburgh
I had a few questions regarding the Delta flight in this itinerary:
On the baggage policy, it is written that 2 pieces of check-in baggage will be allowed, while there is no information for the cabin baggage. I contacted Air India and they are giving me 2 pieces with 23 kg each (total 46 kg) for the first two flights in my itinerary. Can you please tell me the cabin and check-in baggage allowance for the flight Delta 5781 (in my planned itinerary above) in kilograms?
For the connecting flight Delta 5781 in my planned itinerary above, will I have to collect my luggage and check-in again for that flight, or will it be sufficient to check-in at Ahmedabad only and receive my luggage finally at Pittsburgh?
Air India is offering me an additional 23 kg of baggage because of my international student visa. Will the Delta Airlines flight on my itinerary offer a similar extra baggage allowance for students?
I would be grateful if you could help me out with my questions.
Best Answer
The answer depends a lot on whether this a is a single ticket or two separate tickets. Even if it' a single ticket, it depends which carrier issues the ticket. In general, for a single ticket, whatever conditions for checked baggage the ticket states apply to the entire flight.
Since Air India is Star Alliance, doesn't code share with Delta, and doesn't even offer Pittsburgh as a destination, this may be two separate tickets. In this case I would recommend to have at least 5 hours in JFK between the flights.
Can you please tell me the cabin and check-in baggage allowance for the flight Delta 5781 (in my planned itinerary above) in kilograms?
That depends highly on the class of service and how the ticket was booked. Check in allowance varies between no bags and two free bags up to 32kg each. For a separate economy ticket, the most "common" would be: bags are restricted to 23 kg, first one costs $30, second one costs $40 (per leg). If it's a single ticket, chances are you have two free bags up to 23 kg. You can check here https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/overview
Cabin luggage for Delta is normal: "one carry + one personal item". They don't check weight or size unless it's obviously wrong. If it fits, it fits.
For the connecting flight Delta 5781 in my planned itinerary above, will I have to collect my luggage and check-in again for that flight
Yes. You ALWAYS need to collect luggage and clear immigration at your first port of entry in the US. If it's a single ticket, you can drop the bags directly after customs at the "recheck" or "connecting flights". If it's two separate tickets, you need to go to the Delta check in kiosk and check your bags there. That's also where you would pay the bag charges.
Air India is offering me an additional 23 kg of baggage because of my international student visa. Will the Delta Airlines flight on my itinerary offer a similar extra baggage allowance for students?
Sorry, no idea. Certainly not if it's two separate tickets.
Pictures about "Baggage Allowance on connecting Delta Airlines flight"
Do you have to get your checked luggage on a connecting flight Delta?
Delta will transfer checked luggage between flights. All you need to do is get yourselves from one gate to the other. Baggage is transferred for you from one plane to the next.When you have a layover what happens to your bags Delta Airlines?
The agent at check-in will usually ask if you want your luggage checked through to your last stop. You'll also receive boarding passes for both flights when you first check-in, so all you will need to do is find your gate at your connecting airport and your bags will automatically follow.Will Delta transfer baggage to another airline?
Delta Will No Longer Transfer Your Bags to Other Airlines When You're Traveling on Separate Tickets.Do I have to pick up my luggage on a connecting international flight?
If your bag is tagged to your next or final destination, you may need to pick up your bags and place them on the connection drop-off belt. If it is not tagged to your next or final destination, then you will definitely need to pick up your bags and check them in for your next flight.Delta Airlines Baggage Fees Explained
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: JESHOOTS.com, Gustavo Fring, Kelly L, Gustavo Fring