Originally Posted by
jrkmsp
It's absolutely correct according to the technical letter of the Delta contract of carriage. I read it right before answering this question to be sure.
Whether it's the practice or not, YMMV.
Um, well, maybe the fine print contradicts the large print,
but
Strollers & Child Restraint Seats
Children’s strollers and seat restraints are not counted as part of the standard baggage and therefore can easily be checked for free. For your convenience these items may be checked at curbside, the ticket counter, or at the gate.
Although I guess the letter of what you say is true, with emphasis on one word:
Originally Posted by
jrkmsp
Neither are technically acceptable as traditional checked luggage because they're deemed fragile under the contract of carriage.
They're fragile and oversized, so they often (certainly not always) get delivered to the oversized claim area instead of the regular baggage claim. But they're certainly accepted and acceptable as checked luggage.