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No — for most travelers on Delta Air Lines flying domestically in economy class, the first checked bag is not free — the standard fee is about US $35 each way for the first bag.
However, there are situations where a free checked bag is included:
However, there are situations where a free checked bag is included:
- Passengers flying in premium cabins (e.g., first/biz) often have one or more free checked bags.
- Travelers with certain elite status in Delta’s frequent-flyer program may get free checked bags.
- If you book with an eligible co-branded credit card (e.g., one of Delta’s American Express cards) and meet the card’s terms, you might receive a waiver for the first checked bag.