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- One (1 Carry-On Bag
- One (1 Personal Item
| Item | Max Size (L x W x H | Weight Limit | Notes |
| Carry-On Bag | 22" x 14" x 9" ($56 \text{ cm} \times 35 \text{ cm} \times 23 \text{ cm}$ | None (for most routes | Must fit in the overhead bin. Exceptions apply for some international routes (e.g. Singapore Beijing Shanghai . |
| Personal Item | Must fit under the seat in front of you. | None | Examples: Purse laptop bag small backpack briefcase. |
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Size & Weight Limits
| Item | Max Size (Total Linear Inches | Max Weight |
| Standard Checked Bag | 62 linear inches ($158 \text{ cm}$ (L+W+H | 50 lbs ($23 \text{ kg}$ for most Main Cabin/Economy |
| Premium Cabin Checked Bag | 62 linear inches ($158 \text{ cm}$ (L+W+H | 70 lbs ($32 \text{ kg}$ for Delta One/First Class/Business |
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| Bag Number | U.S. / Canada Fee |
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| 2nd Checked Bag | $45 USD |
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| Condition | Typical Domestic Fee (Added to standard bag fee |
| Overweight (51-70 lbs | +$100 – $150 USD |
| Overweight (71-100 lbs | +$200 – $300 USD |
| Oversized (63-80 linear inches | +$200 USD |
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