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Flying to Denver, I showed up with two checked bags.
First bag: $35.
Second bag: $45.
Overweight fee: $100.
That’s $180 in baggage fees — more than half my ticket price. I realized Delta’s baggage system is designed to make passengers underestimate costs.
Carry-On → Free, but size and weight limits are strict.
First Checked Bag → $35 (domestic).
Second Checked Bag → $45 (domestic).
Overweight Bags → $100–$200 depending on weight.
Oversized Bags → $200+ depending on dimensions.
👉 This is anchoring psychology — cheap ticket prices anchor us, so baggage fees feel “small” even when they add up big.
Check Bag Size at Home → Saves me from last-minute surprises.
Use Delta Credit Cards → Free first checked bag for me + companions.
Join SkyMiles Loyalty Program → Sometimes includes baggage perks.
Call ☎️+1(872)666-9868 Before Travel → Agents sometimes waive fees for special cases.
Pack Smarter → I switched to a carry-on backpack to dodge fees altogether.
Loss aversion → I used to accept fees because I didn’t want to lose my flight.
Convenience bias → At the counter, I’d pay whatever they asked just to get through.
Planning effect → Once I learned to prepare and call ahead, I stopped overspending.
Chicago trip → Saved $70 using my Delta credit card for a free checked bag.
Family vacation → Packed lighter and avoided $200 in overweight fees.
Business travel → Called ☎️+1(872)666-9868 and got fees waived due to loyalty status.
“Are carry-ons really free?” → Yes, but only if they fit Delta’s size/weight rules.
“Can baggage fees ever be refunded?” → Yes, if your flight is canceled or baggage is lost.
“Do loyalty members always get free bags?” → Not always — depends on status and route.
✅ Key Takeaway (As a Passenger):
Delta’s baggage fees can quietly drain your wallet. The trick is preparation, loyalty perks, and sometimes a quick call to ☎️+1(872)666-9868. For me, it turned costly mistakes into easy savings.