Delta Airlines (DAL) Flights

All you need to know about Delta Airlines

Delta Airlines is a popular airlines of the United States of America and is considered to be one of the largest airlines in the world, when it comes to the number of departures and the total number of passengers carried. The airline maintains a huge coverage by operating 5400 flights on a daily basis and serves 325 destinations in 52 countries. In that process, the airline serves more than 180 million customers and was named as one fortune’s top 50 most admired companies and the most admired airline for the seventh time in eight years. In order to ensure better quality services to its passengers, the airline operates a mainline fleet of more than 800 aircraft and has an overall strength of more than 80000 employees. These employees work day and night to improve the quality of service and provide best facilities to the passengers. Delta Airlines is the founding member of the Sky Team airline alliance and participates in the industry’s leading transatlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia.

Delta Airlines Classes of Services

Main Cabin

Main Cabin is the basic cabin of Delta Airlines, which is generally referred as the economy class. The quality of service in this class is good and all the basic amenities and services which are required for a comfortable journey are available in this class. However, the prices are much more affordable as compared to other classes. Passengers are provided with good quality meals complemented with beverages.

Delta Comfort Plus

Passengers of this class have to pay a little extra, however the facilities provided under this class are much better as compared to the main cabin. The offered seats under this class are comfortable and they provide an extra legroom. There is also an upgrade on meals and beverages.

First class

This is a special service offered on the short haul and medium haul domestic flights. Prices are affordable for the passengers, who travel this class and all the basic amenities are provided to the passengers.

Premium select

Premium select is the premium economy cabin of Delta Airlines and was incorporated in April, 2016. In this cabin, better facilities are offered as compared to the main cabin. The seats offered are more comfortable which have extra seat pitch and offer more recline. Extra legroom is provided for the seats with adjustable leg rests.

Delta Airlines Business Class Flights:

Delta One is considered to be the business class of Delta Airlines. This class is been designed for the passengers of executive class and provides premium facilities to the passengers. Passengers can avail the executive lounges at the airport and also being given a priority check-in at the airport. A wide variety of delicious cuisines are offered to the passengers, which are complemented with expensive beverages.

Experience ultimate luxury with Delta at high altitude. Of late, the airline has come up with its upgraded business class under the brand name Delta One, which epitomises the opulent comfort while you are in the air. Delta One was first rolled out in 2017 on Airbus A350 wide-body jet. Let’s have a look at what the business class of Delta airlines has to offer:

• Delta provides dedicated in-cabin flight attendant
• The seat in this cabin is convertible to 180-degree flat-bed and has direct aisle access
• Each Delta One seat includes Westin Heavenly in-flight bedding along with oversized duvet and pillow
• Every passenger is greeted with TUMI amenity kit that contains all essential travel needs like eyeshades, socks, Le LABO lotion and lip balm etc.
• At the airport Delta, one passenger can enjoy airport club access and priority check-in, security and baggage handling service
• As a passenger of this cabin, you can even consume wine, craft beer and spirits before your flight take off at Delta Sky Club
• Onboard flight, Delta One offers a wide range of sumptuous meals accompanied by selective wines

Delta Airlines Baggage policy

Delta Airlines Carry-On Allowance:

Delta Airlines passengers are allowed to carry, 1 carry-on bag and one personal item which may be a purse, briefcase or laptop bag for each passenger. The size and weight restriction restrictions of the carry-on bag are as mentioned here:

• 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 in)or 115 centimeters (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels.

Delta Checked Baggage Allowance:

Delta Airlines allows two checked bags for all passengers, with its size and weight restrictions. The dimensions of the checked bag should not exceed 62 inches or 157 centimeters. The maximum weight of the checked bag should not exceed 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.

In-flight amenities

Delta Airlines have always been committed to provide quality services to its passengers and makes continuous efforts to enhance its customer experience. We maintain a separate department to provide you delicious and fresh meals and all your food items are monitored and prepared by good chefs. We offer you a wide variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, and passengers may choose them according to their preference. Special arrangements are made to keep you entertained during the flights and we offer you a lot of video and music content. Facilities are provided to charge your electronic devices, since electric sockets are provided beneath your seats. The free Wi-Fi facility is offered to all the passengers, so that passengers may get connected to the world, even while flying through the skies.

Delta Airlines Check-in options

Online check-in:

Passengers can make an online check-in on the airline’s website, which starts 24 hours before the flight departure. This helps them to avoid long queues at the airport and saves precious time of passengers.

Mobile check-in:

Making a check-in on your mobile phone is another way of making an online check-in. Passengers with an internet connection on their smart phone can download the mobile application of the airline. They will be able to make a check-in, after filling a few essential details.

Airport Self Serve Kiosk:

Passengers, who do not have an internet connection, may directly reach the airport to make an online check-in.

Delta Airlines Group Booking:

Are you planning to travel with near and dear ones? Travelling in a group is always an advantage as you can avail competitive price and flexible ticket options from the airline. Besides, you will also get full-fledged support in booking your preferred flight and managing group travel

Delta permits group booking for at least ten or more people on the same itinerary. You need to fill out a Group Travel Request Form for the detailed information of the flyers, either with Delta or Orbisfliers. You can secure your group booking with a fee and deposit as outlined by the airline. To get away with the hassle of a group booking, you can always get in touch with Orbisfliers. We will make sure you can avail the maximum discount and fixed price for all the passengers on the booking.

Delta Airlines Reservations and Bookings:

For reserving Delta Airlines seat on your preferred flight, you can get in touch with us anytime. Booking with us is a hassle-free experience as we take up the whole procedure of reservation and offer the best deals to save your money. Alternatively, you can access the Delta Airline’s official website, www.Delta.com, to make your flight booking. Below we have mentioned the procedure to book Delta flight:

• Browse Delta.com on your mobile or PC
• On the home page, enter your origin city and destination city, date of travel, classes of travel and no of passengers and press enter
• During online booking, you can also apply advanced flight search options like best fare, refundable fare, promotional offers, and shop with miles
• It will take you to next page on pressing enter, where you need to fill up passenger details, such as names, date of birth, phone number, email id, passport information, meal preference etc.
• After the page is completed with personal details, you will go to the next page to set up payment either by debit card or credit card or other modes of payments
• Once the payment is made, you will receive an email with the booking confirmation number

Delta Airlines Managing Booking:

• To manage your booking online, you can go to My Trips tab on the top of the homepage on Delta official website
• After clicking My Trips, you need to enter the booking confirmation number, and first name and last name, and then press enter
• On the next page, you can see the booking details
• My Trips allow you to change, or modify or cancel your booking, but you need to check the booking change and cancellation policies with the airline or us. However, the name change is not allowed in any situation
• You can also add additional passenger information like frequent flyer number
• It will allow you to select your preferred seat, for free or against payment, as per the airline policies
• Here on My Trips, you can also request for preferred meals and additional services

FAQ:

Q) Does Delta offer free checked bag?

A) Only Delta credit card holders, elite Medallion members, and premium fare customers and military members on some selective routes are offered free checked bags.

Q) Does Delta Airlines allow a backpack and a carry-on onboard?

A) Delta allows one personal item such as a laptop bag, or a briefcase or a small backpack along with carry-on bag in the cabin.

Q) Does Delta allow food in a carry-on bag?

A) You can bring food in the carry-on bag, provided it is properly wrapped up in the baggies or Tupperware.

Q) How can you book Delta flights?

A) You can either visit Delta.com on a computer or download the Fly Delta app on your mobile to book your flight. Alternatively, you can also get in touch with us to book your flight anytime.

Q) Which is the best time to book Delta airlines ticket?

A) In general, you can book Delta airlines flights 6 to 12 weeks in advance to grab the best price.

Q) Can you pick your Basic Economy seat at the time of booking?

A) Delta does not allow selection of a preferred seat in Basic Economy at the time of booking, even against any payment. Seats are assigned only at the time of check-in.

Q) What are the best days to fly with Delta?

A) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the best days to fly with Delta as you can avail the best price.

Q) How does Delta assign seats?

A) Generally, Delta assigns seats at the time of check-in, in case your seat number does not appear on your boarding pass, the seat will be assigned at the gate.

Q) Does Delta have priority boarding?

A) Delta does allow priority boarding before the general boarding groups.

Q) How early you can check-in for your Delta Flight?

A) Generally, online booking opens 24 hours before the flight departure time, whereas, at the counter, you can check-in 30 minutes to 4 hours before the scheduled departure time.