Handbagage

Review the following guidelines for approved personal items that you can bring, including items that are free to carry on like child safety seats.

Bringing a personal item? Pick an item like this or of a similar size to store beneath the seat in front of you during your flight.

• 1 purse, briefcase, small backpack, belt bag, fanny pack, camera bag or diaper bag
• 1 laptop bag (computers cannot be checked, unless directed to by security)
• 1 item of similar or smaller size to those listed

These items are free to carry on your flight, in addition to your usual carry-on items.

• A jacket and/or umbrella
• Food or drink purchased past the security checkpoint
• A bag or a box of duty-free merchandise
• Special items like strollers, wheelchairs, child safety seats or assistive devices, like crutches

Whether it’s a duffel for an overnight trip or a roll-aboard bag for a much longer stay, arrive knowing that you can easily store your bag in an overhead bin. The faster you can stow your bag, the faster your flight will be on its way.

Make sure your bag fits this size or reference size check displays located at ticket counters and gates.

• Combined length + width + height of baggage must not exceed 45 linear inches (114 cm)
• Individual length, width and height measurements may not exceed 22” x 14” x 9” (56 cm x 35 cm x 23 cm) respectively
• These measurements include any handles or wheels, but do not apply to small musical instruments that fit in the overhead or under-seat space

While many things are allowed in your carry-on and personal item when you travel, be sure to consider things that are limited for your safety. Most countries restrict the size of containers with liquids, gels, aerosols and pastes — even in partially empty containers during security. Pack ahead of time and place larger liquid items in your checked luggage.

• Limit liquids, gels, aerosols and pastes items to a maximum of 3,4 ounces or 100 milliliters
• Place all items in one single quart-size, zip-top bag of clear plastic
• At security, you may need to remove your quart-size bag and place it in a bin

Liquids, gels, aerosols and pastes include anything like beverages, creams, hair gel, hair spray, shampoo, suntan lotions, toothpaste or any item of similar consistency. Special provisions are usually made by the TSA for necessary items such as medication, breast milk, and juice or formula for infants - which can receive a special screening for your convenience.

Some countries have a program that lets you purchase duty-free items, which are placed in specially sealed bags by the vendor. You can then travel within that country or region with your item in your possession or in your carry-on.

If your travel takes you through a security check-in in a country that does not recognize the same program, you may or may not have the opportunity to place the item in your checked baggage. If you are unable to place the item in your checked baggage, it may be confiscated.

For specific guidelines, visit the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, the United Kingdom’s Department for Transport or the European Union’s European Commission.

For safety reasons, certain comfort items and personal devices aren't allowed on Delta flights.

Items that could:

• Block aisles, footwells, or create trip hazards
• Attach to the aircraft (such as seats or windows)
• Extend into other customers’ seating areas
• Have non-compliant lithium-ion batteries
• Block access to safety equipment (oxygen masks, fire extinguishers)
• Create safety risks as determined by Delta

• Inflatable devices (wedges, cubes, beds)
• Knee defenders and seat recline blockers
• Foot hammocks and slings
• Window and tray table organizers
• Pods and tents
• Full-head helmets

Comfort items that fit carry-on size limits and can be quickly collapsed and stored under your seat.

You may bring one carry-on item onboard the aircraft, plus one personal item. See our carry-on allowance for further information.

Passengers travelling on Delta Connection flights with 50 seats or less are permitted to carry personal items onboard the aircraft. Due to limited overhead and under seat space, larger items will be tagged with a pink Gate Claim/Planeside tag and loaded in the cargo bin. These bags will be returned to the passenger upon deplaning.

All carry-on items must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and may not exceed 22" x 14" x 9". The FAA mandates that all carry-on items fit under a seat or in an enclosed storage compartment.

Our gate or flight personnel may need to further limit the amount of carry-on baggage for a particular flight, depending on the cabin storage capacity of the plane and the expected number of passengers.

We do not assume liability for unchecked items unless they are given to our personnel for storage during the flight or otherwise delivered into our custody for travel.