Originally Posted by callsignapollo

It's not a big deal – but I'm a little confused about Delta's checked baggage policy in the following scenario:

SYD->STL, (few days stopover) then STL->MDT, (few weeks) then MDT->SYD.

I suppose I will not be entitled to my international 50LB checked bag on the STL->MDT leg because it will be considered separate? I emailed Delta but they just gave me the generic checked baggage links.

Also, it seems Delta have changed their AU<->US policy of 2 checked bags at 50LB a piece – appears to be now 1 checked bag at 50LB a piece for anyone not a Silver Medallion member or above.. (economy).

EDIT: Actually, speaking of Silver Medallion status - my wife is a Silver Medallion, since we are flying together, can we go to the priority check-in desk in Sydney even though I am Bronze scum?

It makes me sad that I am Bronze, we only just switched from Qantas to Delta and average 20K miles each per trip which we take once or twice a year.

Originally Posted by Josephmay

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Originally Posted by davetravels

According to this page: (unless I'm not reading it right)

https://www.delta.com/traveling_chec...cked/index.jsp

You should be allowed to take 2 bags free to and from SYD. Here's a quote:

For all other international flights - - You may check up to two bags that meet our size & weight restrictions at no extra charge when traveling within regions not listed above.

I can't find it at the moment, but, there used to be a clause that, if your stopover from int'l to domestic was less than 24 hours, you were allowed the int'l luggage allowance for your continuing flight(s) - - in which case you would have to pay.

Where are you seeing that it has changed to 1 free bag?

As I read a little more - - under Silver Medallion allowance, it says:

All Other International Flights - - One additional free bag over standard allowance

So, to me, it reads 2 bags for you, and 3 for your wife. Any other thoughts?

Originally Posted by OHDL1

Also, if all travel (International and domestic is on one ticket) any stopover(s) will, now, use the international allowance.

Originally Posted by OHDL1

I think if you look closer...you'll see N. America to Australia is 1 free bag...and then both will get an extra free bag due to FO status. Total of 2 each. Also, if all travel (International and domestic is on one ticket) any stopover(s) will, now, use the international allowance.

Originally Posted by davetravels

Oops! You're right! (I'll fix my post) I scrolled thru that chart a hundred times - - Not sure how I missed it! So, the non Medallion gets an additional bag with the Silver Medallion?

Also, where is the stopover info? I even had a problem once in ATL with a LESS than 24 hour (int'l) stopover!

Originally Posted by OHDL1

You'll find it mid-way down.....has to all be on one ticket. Separate ticket = charge.

Originally Posted by callsignapollo

Direct link - hmm, interesting. All of my flights are on one itinerary, so I guess I am traveling on my international allowance despite having 3 days in between getting to STL and leaving again.

Originally Posted by callsignapollo

Direct link - hmm, interesting. All of my flights are on one itinerary, so I guess I am traveling on my international allowance despite having 3 days in between getting to STL and leaving again.