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Reviews of Delta.Delta Summary Considering the number of passengers transported, Delta is the 2nd largest airline in the world and one of the leading ones in the USA. It provides flights to 87 countries of the world and flies to 493 destinations every day on Delta, Delta Connection, Song, Delta Shuttle carriers. The air company is based in Atlanta, Georgia and has got hubs at Salt Lake City, Atlanta and Cincinnati. It also operates in such cities as Washington, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Orlando. The main gateways are New York-JFK, Atlanta and Cincinnati. Check-in times Passengers may check-in online 24hrs before the departure or they may also do it using self-service kiosk. Skycaps will print boarding passes and check the luggage. On domestic flights passengers are to check-in 30-45 minutes before the flight and be at the gate a quarter of an hour prior to the departure. As for St Thomas Cyril E. King airport and San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, passengers are to check-in an hour before the flight and be at the gate 45 minutes before the departure. The ones who fly on Delta Shuttle must check-in 15 minutes before the flight and be ate gate no later than 5 minutes prior the departure. For those who travel to/from South America, Bermuda, Asia, Caribbean, Bahamas, Africa, Europe, Latin America, Mexico check-in time is 1 hour before the departure and they should be at the gate at least 45 minutes before he flight. Luggage allowance On both international and domestic flights passengers are allowed hand luggage that does not exceed linear dimensions - 45 inches and weight limit – 40lbs so that it could fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment. As for checked bags, on domestic flights they should weight more than 50lbs and 70lbs on international flights; otherwise they’ll be charged for. Luggage weighing more than 100lbs is not accepted. Those who travel to/from Florida, Key West may have only 1 piece of checked luggage. Checked luggage allowance depends on the destination, that’s why customers better contact the company in advance. Change to passenger name or flight To make any changes concerning the flight, name and tickets will cost about $25-50 for Song and Delta flights respectively. For international flights the change fee is $200 which may also depend on the type of fare. Child fares Children under 2 may fly if they are held by an adult while taking off and landing. No more than two children of this age may sit in each row of seats. Passengers should call the reservation centre in advance to tell about a child traveling with them. One’s got to pay for a special child seat. Children above 2 pay an adult fare. On international flights all children are supposed to have a ticket the price for which depends on whether a child is held by an adult or sits in a seat. Other things depend on the country of origin, season, destination, fare type. Senior fares Senior fares are provided to passengers over 62. Some companion fares are available on some flights. Contact the reservation centre to find out more about child fares, government and bereavement fares, etc. Pet travel Animals may travel with their owners in the passenger’s cabin. In summer they are not checked-in as luggage as the transportation may threaten their life. In-flight service Snacks are offered in economy class on flights that last less than 1.5hrs, on the ones that last 1.5-3.5hrs- an item from the snack box, 3.5hrs and more- a snack and an item from the snack box. On international flights, Alaska and Hawaii that last for more than 5hrs a full meal is provided.
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