Delta vs American Airlines Baggage Fees

Delta and American charge the same checked bag fees ($35/$45) but differ on Basic Economy carry-on policy and in-flight screens.

• Both: $35 first checked bag, $45 second checked bag
• Delta Basic Economy: Carry-on free ✅ — American Basic Economy: carry-on not included ❌
• Delta screens: Seat-back screens on most domestic aircraft
• American screens: Personal device streaming only on domestic narrow-bodies

See also: Delta baggage fees · American baggage fees · Delta vs United baggage fees