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Delta Air Lines, often referred to as Delta, is a major American airline with its headquarters and largest hub at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The airline operates up to 4,000 flights daily and serves over 200 million passengers annually, making it the second most popular global airline. The airline also serves an extensive domestic and international network that includes over 325 destinations in more than 52 countries and on six continents. The American airline's route network is centred around a system of hubs, international gateway and key airports that it operates in Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-La Guardia, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Tokyo-Narita.

Delta Air Lines was one of the four founding members of the SkyTeam airline alliance and has codeshare agreements with Air France-KLMAlitaliaVirgin AtlanticVirgin Australia and Korean Air. These joint ventures serve over 1,036 destinations in 170 countries. Their regional service is operated under the brand name Delta Connection.

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Baggage Policy

Delta Air Lines passengers are permitted to carry one piece of checked baggage, one piece of carry-on baggage and one personal item onboard their flight.

Carry-on Baggage

  • One piece of carry-on baggage and one small personal item are permitted per passenger.
  • Carry-on baggage for flights must not exceed total dimensions of 45 linear inches (115cm).
  • There are no weight restrictions on carry-on baggage on most of the routes except destinations like Singapore (7kg/15lbs), Beijing (10kg/22lbs) and Shanghai (10kg/22lbs).

Checked Baggage

  • Checked baggage allowance will vary depending on the ticket purchased but the baggage size must not exceed the maximum dimensions of 157cm/62in for all passengers.
  • The checked baggage must not weigh over 23kg/51lbs for Basic Economy, Main Cabin and Delta Comfort passengers.
  • First Class, Delta Premium Select and Delta One passengers' checked baggage must not weigh over 32kg/70lbs.

Musical Instrument Policy

  • The airline will allow musical instruments that fit in their overhead bin as carry-on luggage. Larger instruments must be taken as checked baggage. Find out more about their musical instrument policy.

Check-In

Online and airport check-in is available for Delta flights. Opening and closing times vary.

Online Check-In

  • Once you've made a Delta Air Lines flight ticket reservation with Alternative Airlines, you will be able to check in online up to 24 hours before flight departure by entering using our online check-in page.
  • After you have checked in online, you can print your boarding pass or download your e-boarding pass onto your handheld device.

Airport Check-In

  • If you prefer to check in at the airport for your flight, you can do so at the airport check-in desk.
  • For domestic flights, the airport check-in counter closes 30 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time on most flights. However, airport check-in closes one hour before for international flights.

Cabin Classes

Delta Air Lines offers 4 cabin classes that you can fly in. These are Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class.

Economy Class

On Delta Air Lines flights, Economy Class varies between the type of seat you have purchased. Please check with our customer service team if you are unsure.

Economy Class facilities

  • Amenities included in Basic Economy Class are a selection of snacks such as chocolate, pretzels and peanuts and non-alcoholic beverages such as tea, juices and Starbucks Coffee.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not served on flight journeys less than 250 miles.
  • Wi-Fi is available to buy at a small fee on many flights and you'll receive complimentary access to in-flight messaging.
  • Delta Studio is available with a wide range of shows, movies and entertainment.
  • A carry-on bag is permitted but may be checked at the boarding gate due to overhead locker space being limited. Ticket refunds and changes are not available in this class.

What are Economy Class seats like?

  • Assigned seats are free after check-in. If a seat number is not displayed on your boarding pass, then your seat will be assigned at the boarding gate, before boarding the aircraft. Your boarding pass will instead display, “Seat Assigned at Gate”.

Premium Economy

Onboard Delta Air Lines flights, Premium Economy comes in two fares: Main Cabin and Delta Comfort+. In the main cabin, passengers will receive select premium amenities at a much lower price, such as entertainment, improved service and the ability to select a seat for their flight.

Premium Economy Class Facilities

  • Passengers in Comfort+ will receive premium meals and snacks on their flights, improved from the standard served in the main cabin. They will also receive complimentary priority boarding.

Premium Economy Seats

  • Delta Comfort+ seats are larger than those in the main cabin, with improved and increased amounts of legroom.
  • Seats in the premium economy include in-seat power, a personal entertainment screen and amenity kits to help aid better sleep.

Business Class

On Delta Air Lines flights, Business Class passengers get the best in-flight experience possible with optimum dining, entertainment and customer service on their flights. Find Business Class reservations by typing your desired destination into the search bar above.

Business Class Facilities

  • The gourmet meals on offer on your Business Class flight are curated by chefs so that you can enjoy a delicious meal up in the air.
  • Passengers can also choose from an excellent range of complimentary beers, wines and spirits.
  • Business Class passengers with Delta don't have to worry about being bored onboard with Delta Studio's in-flight entertainment and noise-cancelling headset.

What are Business Class seats like?

  • Business Class passengers enjoy 180-degree flat-beds set with direct aisle access on most flights. Westin Heavenly In-Flight bedding means passengers will have maximum comfort onboard their flight.
  • Passengers can also easily adjust their seats for work, play or relaxation. Never run out of battery before you reach your destination with power sockets built into your bedside table.
  • Deluxe skincare products and amenity kits mean you'll arrive revitalised and ready to hit the road to your destination.

First Class

First Class passengers will enjoy personalised service at the airport and throughout the duration of the flight. Passengers are taken care of, allowing them to relax in comfort or focus and increase their productivity for work.

  • Passengers in First will have their own personal flight attendant, priority check-in, security and boarding and express collection of checked baggage.
  • There are 3 different first-class tickets; First Class is available on domestic and selected international flights, Delta Premium Select is available on selected long-haul international flights and Delta One is available on long-haul international, and selected domestic flights.

What does First Class include?

  • Seats in First Class are premium, with at least 50% more room than a seat in the main cabin, rising up to a flatbed in Delta One.
  • You'll receive an amenity kit, helping you stay refreshed and prepared for better sleep and relaxation during your flight.
  • Premium fine-dining meals are served on premium plates, with complimentary alcoholic beverages if desired.
  • Entertainment is provided on bigger personal screens, with in-seat power charging points should you wish to charge your own devices.

Does First Class have a First Class lounge?

  • Delta Sky Club is available to passengers travelling in First Class. It provides the best experience for waiting for your flight at the airport, with a relaxing atmosphere and comfortable seats.
  • WiFi and charging points are complimentary and fresh, healthy food and premium drinks are available. The menu for your selected Delta Sky Club lounge can be viewed online.

Food

Meal Options

  • The airline offers a wide range of food options on its flights, from snacks of Biscoff biscuits to 3-course meals.
  • Passengers in Basic Economy and Main cabin are given complimentary snacks and can purchase meal items from the Flight Fuel menu, for flights over 900 miles.
  • Passengers in First Class are given complimentary food on flights, from premium snacks on short flights, lighter meals on medium flights and full meal service on longer flights. Passengers flying in First Class are given premium seasonal and regional menus.

Special Dietary Requirements

The airline can offer a variety of special meals to suit special dietary requirements. This must be done by calling or booking online in MyTrips, at least 24 hours before flying.

Drinks and Alcohol

All passengers are given complimentary soft drinks. Coffee, tea, wine and water are provided on all long-haul flights. Flights over 250 miles will have Starbucks, beer, wine and spirits onboard but passengers must be 21 or over to consume alcohol onboard.

In-flight Entertainment

With Delta's excellent in-flight entertainment system, you won't notice the time passing by during your journey. Choose from a range of TV shows, movies, songs and interviews and sit back and enjoy your flight. To enhance your in-flight entertainment, the airline recommends downloading the Gogo Entertainment app before your flight.

TV

As well as popular movies, the top-of-the-range in-flight entertainment service offers travel documentaries, news broadcasts, sitcoms, dramas and lifestyle programs on its in-flight entertainment system. Browse popular sitcoms as well as award-winning TV dramas.

Movies

No matter what your taste is in movies, you'll find something for all interests and ages. Whether you're looking for that Hollywood blockbuster that you missed on the big screen or that indie cult classic, with over 300 films available, you're bound to find the right movie.

Wi-Fi

With over 1,000 aircraft with WIFI available, Delta is one of the world's best airlines to fly on when it comes to staying connected online. Stream your favourite films and television shows, or waste no time and catch up with work when you fly and connect to the DeltaWIFI network. The inflight WIFI is powered by GoGo and uses KU and 2KU technology ensuring a fast and reliable WIFI service.

Free Messaging

Delta offers passengers free mobile messaging onboard but only iMessage, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp are allowed. Passengers cannot send pictures, videos or SMS with this feature though.

Wi-Fi Price

This airline offers a number of different passes which give access to the Delta WIFI network. The price of these passes will differ depending on the route flown and the plan chosen.

  • North American Day Pass: The North American Day Pass gives unlimited WIFI access on flights flying within North America for 24 hours and is available to pre-purchase online from $16.00 USD.
  • Global Day Pass: The Global Day Pass gives unlimited WIFI access on flights flying globally for 24 hours and is available to pre-purchase online from $28.00 USD.
  • North America Monthly Pass: The North America Monthly Pass gives unlimited WIFI access on flights flying within North America for an entire month and is available to pre-purchase online for $49.95 USD.
  • North America Annual Pass: The North America Annual pass gives unlimited WIFI access on flights flying within North American services for the entire year and is available to pre-purchase online for $599.99 USD.

Pre-purchase the North American Day Pass, North America Monthly Pass, North America Annual Pass and Global Day pass.

SkyMiles Frequent Flyer Program

Passengers can earn miles through SkyMiles and once a member, passengers can then earn miles towards Award Travel based on flight ticket price and their SkyMiles status.

In 2013, Delta was the world's largest airline in terms of scheduled passengers carried and capacity. Passengers can earn miles on flights & travel (including partner flights), with the Delta SkyMiles American Express Card and from SkyMiles Partners. Explore more here.

Delta Military Discount

Book flights with Alternative Airlines today and take advantage of military discounts offered by Delta Air Lines:

  • Fare Discount - discounted military fares for active military
  • Baggage Discount - free checked baggage allowance, differs depending on reason for travel and cabin class.

Fare Discount

Active military are given access to discounted military fares, which are exclusive to military personnel.

Baggage Discount

Free baggage is available to active military. On flights that are for duty, you're allowed to check up to 5 bags (100bs each) free of charge. For other flights, you're allowed to check up to 2 bags (50lbs each) free of charge. If you're travelling in First Class, you're allowed to check 3 bags (70lbs each) free of charge.

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Complete list of Delta destinations

Delta operates flights to over 325 destinations worldwide including Chicago, Miami, New York, Portland, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Beijing, San Jose, Paris, London, Mumbai, and more.

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Hub Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

One of Delta's largest hubs is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is located seven miles south of the central business district of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It has been the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic since 1998.

In 2019, the airport held its title as the world's busiest airport by accommodating 109 million passengers.

Around 225 US destinations and more than 75 international destinations are served. The airport has 192 domestic and international gates.

Other airlines that operate out of the airport include but are not limited to SouthwestSpiritUnited Airlines and WestJet.

Fleet

As of November 2025, Delta Air Lines has a fleet made up of the following aircraft:

  • 45 x Airbus A220-100
  • 34 x Airbus A220-300 (with 66 on order)
  • 57 x Airbus A319-100
  • 48 x Airbus A320-200
  • 127 x Airbus A321-200
  • 84 x Airbus A321neo (with 71 on order)
  • 11 x Airbus A330-200
  • 31 x Airbus A330-300
  • 39 x Airbus A330-900
  • 38 x Airbus A350-900 (with 6 on order)
  • 80 x Boeing 717-200
  • 77 x Boeing 737-800
  • 173 x Boeing 737-900ER
  • 83 x Boeing 757-200
  • 16 x Boeing 757-300
  • 38 x Boeing 767-300ER
  • 21 x Boeing 767-400ER

Delta also has 100 orders for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 with deliveries beginning in late 2027, and orders for 20 Airbus A350-1000s, to be delivered in 2026.

SkyTeam Airline Alliance

Delta is part of SkyTeam Airline Alliance, which is a leading global airline network, with 19 member airlines.

SkyTeam alliance was founded in 2000 and now consists of member airlines such as Aerolineas Argentinas, AeroMexico, Air Europa, Alitalia, China Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM and others.

SkyTeam Alliance network has more than 15,445 daily flights, with 1,036 destinations in 175 countries.

Payment Plans for Delta Flights

Alternative Airlines offer a wide range of payment plans when you make your reservation. Choose to buy tickets now and pay later with PayPal CreditAffirm or Klarna, among many others.

You can even buy Delta airfares and pay off in instalments. Never miss out on a great deal on your Delta reservation again!

If you're a resident of the United States and looking to pay in USD you can buy Afterpay flights or Sezzle flights through Alternative Airlines.

To find out more, visit our Delta 'Fly Now, Pay Later' guide, to discover all the ways you can spread the cost of your Delta flights over time.

Delta Flight Deals and Discounts

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Special Services

The airline offer services for incapacitated persons, pets and animals, persons with illness requiring special assistance, all need to make arrangements with the airline. Special assistance passengers may not be permitted to be seated near an emergency exit.

Cancel a Delta Flight

If you booked your Delta flights through us at Alternative Airlines and wish to cancel your flights, you can do so through the Manage My Booking portal or contact our supportive Customer Service team.

1. Self-service flight cancellation via 'Manage my booking'

Sign in online via 'Manage my booking' using your booking reference. With just a few clicks, you can quickly and easily cancel your Delta Air Lines flights. Before you choose to proceed with your cancellation, we'll display the total refund that you'll be entitled to, based on the fare rules of your airline.

Note that many flight tickets are non-refundable, as per the airline's terms and conditions.

2. Contact us

You can also contact us through our contact page and we'll explain to you the policy of your airline/ticket and whether you can get any money back.

Can I get a refund for my Delta flight cancellation?

You can easily get a full or partial refund when you cancel your Delta flight if you already added either our Cancellation Protection product during the booking process at Alternative Airlines. You can also be eligible for a refund if you purchased a refundable Delta ticket.

Refundable Delta flights

A refundable Delta flight ticket permits you to receive a refund before departure and will only cost you a cancellation fee. You can book refundable Delta flight tickets using Alternative Airlines on our flight search. To see if your Delta ticket is refundable, you can read the fare rules in the booking process before checkout.

Cancellation Protection

To protect your Delta flights, you can add Cancellation Protection to your booking for a small fee. Cancellation Protection lets you receive a full refund if you have to cancel Delta flights due to emergency circumstances such as illness, death, flight disruptions or mechanical breakdowns. The full list of covered cancellation reasons can be found in the Refund Protect terms and conditions.

Can you cancel a Delta flight within 24 hours?

Delta's cancellation policy states that you're qualified for a complete refund if you cancel your flight within 24 hours of purchasing your Delta Air Lines flight ticket. This is referred to as a 24-hour refund policy. If you booked a Delta Air Lines flight ticket with Alternative Airlines then you can cancel within 24 hours of your purchase, but, there are some important things that you need to know.

Please note that if you contact us outside of business hours to cancel your Delta Air Lines flight and the 24-hour window has elapsed by the time we've received your refund request, we may not be able to honour the 24-hour cancellation policy as Delta won't allow us to issue the refund.

Please ensure you contact us between 9am - 8pm UK time if you wish to cancel your Delta booking within the 24-hour cancellation window and receive a refund.

Frequently asked questions

What other airlines fly to similar destinations?

There are many other airlines that travel to similar destinations such as American Airlines, Continental, Southwest and more!

Can I pay for Delta flights with Apple Pay?

Yes, you can pay for your Delta Air Lines flight tickets with Apple Pay right here at Alternative Airlines.

Once you've found the perfect Delta flight for you, you'll be able to select Apple Pay at checkout and seamlessly pay for your Delta flights before receiving your e-tickets!

Take a look at our guide on buying Delta flights and paying with Apple Pay on our site for more information.

Where can I book Delta flights to Chicago?

Book your Delta Air Lines flights to Chicago right here at Alternative Airlines. Simply use our search form at the top of the page to begin searching for flights to Chicago from any departure airport of your choice, and select Delta as your preferred airline once the search results have loaded.

Read our guide on booking Delta flights to Chicago at Alternative Airlines for more information.

Can children fly with Delta?

Yes, children can fly with Delta as long as they're over a week old (unless you have an approval letter from a physician). They cannot travel unaccompanied if they're under five and will need to be signed up to Delta's Unaccompanied Minor program if they're younger than 15.

For more information on children's tickets with Delta, check out our designated page.

How does Delta compare to other airlines?

Delta is one of the biggest airlines in the US and is often compared to other major carriers for things like seat comfort, baggage rules, loyalty programs and flight routes.

We’ve put together airline comparison guides to help you weigh up your options and choose the airline that works best for your trip. Explore our airline comparison guides:

Whether you're deciding between Delta and another airline or just want to see how it stacks up, these guides break down what matters, so you can book with confidence.