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| n | 1 | Contract of Carriage: U.S. | n | 1 | # Contract of Carriage: U.S. |
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| 5 | Last Modified August 18, 2026. **Plain language version (PDF)** | 3 | Last Modified August 18, 2026. Plain language version (PDF) | ||
| 6 | 4 | ||||
| n | 7 | RULE 1: General Provisions, Go to footer note | n | 5 | Rule 1: General Provisions |
| 8 | 6 | ||||
| n | 9 | RULE 9: SPECIALLY TRAINED SERVICE DOGS, Go to footer note | n | 7 | Rule 9: Specially Trained Service Dogs |
| 10 | 8 | ||||
| n | 11 | RULE 17: BAGGAGE, Go to footer note | n | 9 | Rule 17: Baggage |
| 12 | 10 | ||||
| n | 13 | RULE 2: SCHEDULES AND OPERATIONS, Go to footer note | n | 11 | Rule 2: Schedules and Operations |
| 14 | 12 | ||||
| n | 15 | RULE 10: SMOKE FREE SERVICE, Go to footer note | n | 13 | Rule 10: Smoke Free Service |
| 16 | 14 | ||||
| n | 17 | RULE 18: ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE, Go to footer note | n | 15 | Rule 18: Electronic Surveillance |
| 18 | 16 | ||||
| n | 19 | RULE 3: DEFINITIONS, Go to footer note | n | 17 | Rule 3: Definitions |
| 20 | 18 | ||||
| n | 21 | RULE 11: PASSENGER MEDICAL OXYGEN, Go to footer note | n | 19 | Rule 11: Passenger Medical Oxygen |
| 22 | 20 | ||||
| n | 23 | RULE 19: FLIGHT DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS, Go to footer note | n | 21 | Rule 19: Flight Delays/Cencellations |
| 24 | 22 | ||||
| n | 25 | RULE 4: PERSONAL DATA, Go to footer note | n | 23 | Rule 4: Personal Data |
| 26 | 24 | ||||
| n | 27 | RULE 12: TICKETS, Go to footer note | n | 25 | Rule 12: Tickets |
| 28 | 26 | ||||
| n | 29 | RULE 20: DENIED BOARDING COMPENSATION, Go to footer note | n | 27 | Rule 20: Denied Boarding Compensation |
| 30 | 28 | ||||
| n | 31 | RULE 5: INTER-AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION, Go to footer note | n | 29 | Rule 5: Inter-Airport Transportation |
| 32 | 30 | ||||
| n | 33 | RULE 13: CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATIONS, Go to footer note | n | 31 | Rule 13: Confirmation of Reservations |
| 34 | 32 | ||||
| n | 35 | RULE 21: REROUTING, Go to footer note | n | 33 | Rule 21: Rerouting |
| 36 | 34 | ||||
| n | 37 | RULE 6: CARRIAGE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, Go to footer note | n | 35 | Rule 6: Carriage of Persons with Disabilities |
| 38 | 36 | ||||
| n | 39 | RULE 14: CANCELLATION OF RESERVATIONS, Go to footer note | n | 37 | Rule 14: Cancellation of Reservations |
| 40 | 38 | ||||
| n | 41 | RULE 22: REFUNDS, Go to footer note | n | 39 | Rule 22: Refunds |
| 42 | 40 | ||||
| n | 43 | RULE 7: REFUSAL TO TRANSPORT, Go to footer note | n | 41 | Rule 7: Refusal to Transport |
| 44 | 42 | ||||
| n | 45 | RULE 15: VOLUNTARY STANDBY TRAVEL, Go to footer note | n | 43 | Rule 15: Voluntary Standby Travel |
| 46 | 44 | ||||
| n | 47 | RULE 23: CURRENCY; DECLINED OR DISPUTED FORMS OF PAYMENT, Go to footer note | n | 45 | Rule 23: Currency; Declined or Disputed Forms of Payment |
| 48 | 46 | ||||
| n | 49 | RULE 8: ACCEPTANCE OF CHILDREN, Go to footer note | n | 47 | Rule 8: Acceptance of Children |
| 50 | 48 | ||||
| n | 51 | RULE 16: FARES, Go to footer note | n | 49 | Rule 16: Fares |
| 52 | 50 | ||||
| n | 53 | RULE 24: GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, Go to footer | n | 51 | Ru;e 14: Governing Law; Entire Agreement; Limitation of Liability |
| > | note | ||||
| 54 | 52 | ||||
| n | 55 | **RULE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS | n | 53 | **RULE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS** |
| 56 | 54 | ||||
| n | n | 55 | **A. Contract of Carriage | ||
| 57 | A. Contract of Carriage** When you buy a ticket from or travel on Delta, you en | 56 | **When you buy a ticket from or travel on Delta, you enter into a contract with | ||
| > | ter into a contract with us, and you agree to be bound by its terms. The terms | > | us, and you agree to be bound by its terms. The terms of your contract (the “Con | ||
| > | of your contract (the “Contract of Carriage”) are set forth in: | > | tract of Carriage”) are set forth in: | ||
| 58 | 57 | ||||
| n | 59 | - your Ticket; | n | 58 | your Ticket; |
| 59 | |||||
| 60 | - these Conditions of Carriage; and | 60 | these Conditions of Carriage; and | ||
| 61 | |||||
| 61 | - our published fare rules and regulations, which may govern the calculation of | 62 | - our published fare rules and regulations, which may govern the calculation of | ||
| > | the fare and other charges that apply to your itinerary (“Fare Rules”). | > | the fare and other charges that apply to your itinerary (“Fare Rules”). | ||
| 62 | 63 | ||||
| 63 | This document is Delta's Domestic Conditions of Carriage. It applies only to tra | 64 | This document is Delta's Domestic Conditions of Carriage. It applies only to tra | ||
| > | vel entirely within the United States of America and states the terms upon which | > | vel entirely within the United States of America and states the terms upon which | ||
| > | Delta offers to transport passengers. | > | Delta offers to transport passengers. | ||
| 64 | 65 | ||||
| 65 | Any reference to “Delta” in this contract refers to Delta Air Lines, the Delta S | 66 | Any reference to “Delta” in this contract refers to Delta Air Lines, the Delta S | ||
| > | huttle, and the Delta Connection carriers. Some flights marketed by Delta may be | > | huttle, and the Delta Connection carriers. Some flights marketed by Delta may be | ||
| > | operated by other carriers. If any Carrier other than Delta is operating a flig | > | operated by other carriers. If any Carrier other than Delta is operating a flig | ||
| > | ht, we will identify that Carrier in our schedules and in written or oral commun | > | ht, we will identify that Carrier in our schedules and in written or oral commun | ||
| > | ications with you during the booking process. The terms of transportation applic | > | ications with you during the booking process. The terms of transportation applic | ||
| > | able to Delta specified in these Conditions of Carriage apply to flights operate | > | able to Delta specified in these Conditions of Carriage apply to flights operate | ||
| > | d by the Delta Connection and Delta Shuttle carriers, and to codeshare flights m | > | d by the Delta Connection and Delta Shuttle carriers, and to codeshare flights m | ||
| > | arketed by Delta. | > | arketed by Delta. | ||
| 66 | 67 | ||||
| n | 67 | Delta may act as an agent to issue tickets, check baggage and book reservations | n | 68 | Delta may act as an agent to issue tickets, check baggage and book reservations |
| > | for transportation via other Carriers which have interline agreements with Delta | > | for transportation via other Carriers which have interline agreements with Delta | ||
| > | . For interline flights operated by other Carriers, the conditions of carriage o | > | . For interline flights operated by other Carriers, the conditions of carriage o | ||
| > | f the operating Carrier will apply. Other Carriers may have different terms and | > | f the operating Carrier will apply. Other Carriers may have different terms and | ||
| > | conditions applicable to their flights, and these may be obtained directly from | > | conditions applicable to their flights, and these may be obtained directly from | ||
| > | the other Carriers. | > | the other Carriers. | ||
| 68 | 69 | ||||
| n | n | 70 | **B. Amendments to Conditions of Carriage | ||
| 71 | |||||
| 69 | **B. Amendments to Conditions of Carriage** Delta may amend these Conditions of | 72 | **Delta may amend these Conditions of Carriage at any time, except as provided b | ||
| > | Carriage at any time, except as provided by law. Your travel is governed by the | > | y law. Your travel is governed by the rules that were in effect on the date you | ||
| > | rules that were in effect on the date you purchased your ticket; provided, howev | > | purchased your ticket; provided, however, that Delta reserves the right to apply | ||
| > | er, that Delta reserves the right to apply rules currently in effect on the date | > | rules currently in effect on the date of your travel where reasonably necessary | ||
| > | of your travel where reasonably necessary for operational reasons and where the | > | for operational reasons and where the change in rule does not have a material n | ||
| > | change in rule does not have a material negative impact upon you. No Delta empl | > | egative impact upon you. No Delta employee or ticketing agent has the authority | ||
| > | oyee or ticketing agent has the authority to modify any provision of the Conditi | > | to modify any provision of the Conditions of Carriage unless authorized in writi | ||
| > | ons of Carriage unless authorized in writing by a Delta corporate officer. | > | ng by a Delta corporate officer. | ||
| 70 | 73 | ||||
| 71 | **RULE 2: SCHEDULES AND OPERATIONS** | 74 | **RULE 2: SCHEDULES AND OPERATIONS** | ||
| 72 | 75 | ||||
| n | 73 | Delta will exercise reasonable efforts to transport you and your baggage from yo | n | 76 | Delta will exercise reasonable efforts to transport you and your baggage from yo |
| > | ur origin to your destination with reasonable dispatch, but published schedules, | > | ur origin to your destination with reasonable dispatch, but published schedules, | ||
| > | flight times, aircraft types, seat assignments, and similar details reflected i | > | flight times, aircraft types, seat assignments, and similar details reflected i | ||
| > | n the ticket or Delta’s published schedules are not guaranteed and form no part | > | n the ticket or Delta’s published schedules are not guaranteed and form no part | ||
| > | of this contract. Delta may substitute alternate Carriers or aircraft, change it | > | of this contract. Delta may substitute alternate Carriers or aircraft, change it | ||
| > | s schedules, delay or cancel flights, change seat assignments, and alter or omit | > | s schedules, delay or cancel flights, change seat assignments, and alter or omit | ||
| > | stopping places shown on the ticket as required by its operations in Delta’s so | > | stopping places shown on the ticket as required by its operations in Delta’s so | ||
| > | le discretion. Delta’s sole liability in the event of such changes is set forth | > | le discretion. Delta’s sole liability in the event of such changes is set forth | ||
| > | in Rule 22, Go to footer note . Delta is not responsible or liable for making co | > | in Rule 22, Go to footer note. Delta is not responsible or liable for making con | ||
| > | nnections, failing to operate any flight according to schedule, changing the sch | > | nections, failing to operate any flight according to schedule, changing the sche | ||
| > | edule or any flight, changing seat assignments or aircraft types, or revising th | > | dule or any flight, changing seat assignments or aircraft types, or revising the | ||
| > | e routings by which Delta carries the passenger from the ticketed origin to dest | > | routings by which Delta carries the passenger from the ticketed origin to desti | ||
| > | ination. | > | nation. | ||
| 74 | 77 | ||||
| 75 | **RULE 3: DEFINITIONS** | 78 | **RULE 3: DEFINITIONS** | ||
| 76 | 79 | ||||
| n | 77 | Animals , in addition to the usual connotation, include reptiles, birds, and fis | n | 80 | Animals, in addition to the usual connotation, include reptiles, birds, and fish |
| > | h. | > | . | ||
| 78 | 81 | ||||
| 79 | Applicable Full Fare means the one-way fares, whether specifically published or | 82 | Applicable Full Fare means the one-way fares, whether specifically published or | ||
| > | derived by construction, for the class of service designated in the Carrier's of | > | derived by construction, for the class of service designated in the Carrier's of | ||
| > | ficial general schedule for the aircraft, or cabin of the aircraft used by the p | > | ficial general schedule for the aircraft, or cabin of the aircraft used by the p | ||
| > | assenger. | > | assenger. | ||
| 80 | 83 | ||||
| 126 | 129 | ||||
| 127 | b) The flight that will provide for the passenger's earliest arrival at an inter | 130 | b) The flight that will provide for the passenger's earliest arrival at an inter | ||
| > | mediate or junction point(s) or destination point, via the Carrier and class of | > | mediate or junction point(s) or destination point, via the Carrier and class of | ||
| > | service as shown on the passenger's ticket, provided however, that in no event w | > | service as shown on the passenger's ticket, provided however, that in no event w | ||
| > | ill a stopover occur when the passenger departs from the intermediate/junction p | > | ill a stopover occur when the passenger departs from the intermediate/junction p | ||
| > | oint on a flight shown in the Carrier's official general schedule as departing w | > | oint on a flight shown in the Carrier's official general schedule as departing w | ||
| > | ithin four hours after arrival at such point. | > | ithin four hours after arrival at such point. | ||
| 128 | 131 | ||||
| n | 129 | United States of America - The area comprising the 50 states; the District of Co | n | 132 | United States of America- The area comprising the 50 states; the District of Col |
| > | lumbia; Puerto Rico; the U.S. Virgin Islands; American Samoa; Kanton; Guam; Mid | > | umbia; Puerto Rico; the U.S. Virgin Islands; American Samoa; Kanton; Guam; Midw | ||
| > | way and Wake Islands. | > | ay and Wake Islands. | ||
| 130 | 133 | ||||
| 131 | U.S. Armed Forces/U.S. Military Agencies - Department of the Army, Navy, Air For | 134 | U.S. Armed Forces/U.S. Military Agencies - Department of the Army, Navy, Air For | ||
| > | ce, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force of the United States of America, | > | ce, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force of the United States of America, | ||
| > | the respective academies of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, and does | > | the respective academies of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, and does | ||
| > | not include the National Guard Bureau or the Reserve Officer Training Corps, or | > | not include the National Guard Bureau or the Reserve Officer Training Corps, or | ||
| > | members of the reserves not holding a valid duty armed forces of the United Sta | > | members of the reserves not holding a valid duty armed forces of the United Sta | ||
| > | tes green identification card. | > | tes green identification card. | ||
| 132 | 135 | ||||
| 134 | 137 | ||||
| 135 | **RULE 4: PERSONAL DATA** | 138 | **RULE 4: PERSONAL DATA** | ||
| 136 | 139 | ||||
| n | 137 | The passenger recognizes that personal data has been given to Carrier for the pu | n | 140 | The passenger recognizes that personal data has been given to Carrier for the pu |
| > | rposes of making a reservation for carriage, obtaining ancillary services, facil | > | rposes of making a reservation for carriage, obtaining ancillary services, facil | ||
| > | itating immigration and entry requirements, and making available such data to go | > | itating immigration and entry requirements, and making available such data to go | ||
| > | vernment agencies. For these purposes, where required by law, the passenger auth | > | vernment agencies. For these purposes, where required by law, the passenger auth | ||
| > | orizes Carrier to retain such data and to transmit it to its own offices, other | > | orizes Carrier to retain such data and to transmit it to its own offices, other | ||
| > | Carriers, or the providers of such services, in whatever country they may be loc | > | Carriers, or the providers of such services, in whatever country they may be loc | ||
| > | ated. All passenger information shall be handled in accordance with Delta’s Pri | > | ated. All passenger information shall be handled in accordance with Delta’s Pri | ||
| > | vacy Policy ( https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/privacy-and-security.html | > | vacy Policy. | ||
| > | ). | ||||
| 138 | 141 | ||||
| 139 | **RULE 5: INTER-AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION** | 142 | **RULE 5: INTER-AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION** | ||
| 140 | 143 | ||||
| 141 | When a metropolitan area is served by more than one airport and the passenger re | 144 | When a metropolitan area is served by more than one airport and the passenger re | ||
| > | quires connecting service with arrival at one airport and departure from another | > | quires connecting service with arrival at one airport and departure from another | ||
| > | airport, transportation between those airports must be arranged by and at the e | > | airport, transportation between those airports must be arranged by and at the e | ||
| > | xpense of the passenger. Baggage must be claimed and rechecked by the passenger. | > | xpense of the passenger. Baggage must be claimed and rechecked by the passenger. | ||
| 142 | 145 | ||||
| n | 143 | **RULE 6: CARRIAGE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES** | n | 146 | **RULE 6: CARRIAGE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ** |
| 144 | 147 | ||||
| 145 | A) Acceptance for Carriage | 148 | A) Acceptance for Carriage | ||
| 146 | 149 | ||||
| n | 147 | Delta will make every effort to accommodate a Person with a Disability and will | n | 150 | Delta will make every effort to accommodate a Person with a Disability and will |
| > | not refuse to transport a person solely based on the person’s disability, except | > | not refuse to transport a person solely based on the person’s disability, excep | ||
| > | as permitted or required by law. | > | t as permitted or required by law. | ||
| 148 | 151 | ||||
| 149 | B) Acceptance of Declaration of Self-Reliance | 152 | B) Acceptance of Declaration of Self-Reliance | ||
| 150 | 153 | ||||
| n | 151 | Unless Delta determines a Safety Assistant is essential for safety, pursuant to | n | 154 | Unless Delta determines a Safety Assistant is essential for safety, pursuant to |
| > | Rule 6(C), Delta will accept the determination made by or on behalf of a Person | > | Rule 6(C), Delta will accept the determination made by or on behalf of a Person | ||
| > | with a Disability as to self-reliance. Once advised that the person is “self-rel | > | with a Disability as to self-reliance. Once advised that the person is “self-re | ||
| > | iant”, Delta shall not refuse such passenger transportation on the basis that th | > | liant”, Delta shall not refuse such passenger transportation on the basis that t | ||
| > | e Person with a Disability is not accompanied by a Personal Attendant or based o | > | he Person with a Disability is not accompanied by a Personal Attendant or based | ||
| > | n the assumption that the passenger may require extraordinary assistance from ai | > | on the assumption that the passenger may require extraordinary assistance from a | ||
| > | rline employees in meeting the passenger’s needs. | > | irline employees in meeting the passenger’s needs. | ||
| 152 | 155 | ||||
| n | 153 | C) Accompanying Safety Assistant Required for Certain Passengers | n | 156 | C) Accompanying Safety Assistant Required for Certain Passengers |
| 154 | 157 | ||||
| 155 | Delta may require that a Safety Assistant accompany a Person with a Disability a | 158 | Delta may require that a Safety Assistant accompany a Person with a Disability a | ||
| > | s a condition of providing transportation if Delta determines that such an assis | > | s a condition of providing transportation if Delta determines that such an assis | ||
| > | tant is essential for safety, such as in, but not limited to, the following circ | > | tant is essential for safety, such as in, but not limited to, the following circ | ||
| > | umstances: | > | umstances: | ||
| 156 | 159 | ||||
| 157 | 1) A passenger is unable to comprehend or respond appropriately to safety relate | 160 | 1) A passenger is unable to comprehend or respond appropriately to safety relate | ||
| > | d instructions due to a mental disability; | > | d instructions due to a mental disability; | ||
| n | 158 | n | |||
| 159 | 2) A passenger is unable to physically assist in the passenger’s own evacuation | 161 | 2) A passenger is unable to physically assist in the passenger’s own evacuation | ||
| > | from the aircraft due to a severe mobility impairment; or | > | from the aircraft due to a severe mobility impairment; or | ||
| 160 | |||||
| 161 | 3) A passenger is unable to establish a means of communication with Delta person | 162 | 3) A passenger is unable to establish a means of communication with Delta perso | ||
| > | nel sufficient to receive the safety briefing due to having both severe hearing | > | nnel sufficient to receive the safety briefing due to having both severe hearing | ||
| > | and vision impairments. | > | and vision impairments. | ||
| 162 | 163 | ||||
| 163 | D) Medical Clearance | 164 | D) Medical Clearance | ||
| 164 | 165 | ||||
| n | 165 | Delta will not require a medical clearance for a Person with a Disability as a c | n | 166 | Delta will not require a medical clearance for a Person with a Disability as a |
| > | ondition of travel, except as permitted by law. Delta may require a medical cert | > | condition of travel, except as permitted by law. Delta may require a medical cer | ||
| > | ificate when, in good faith and using its reasonable discretion, Delta determine | > | tificate when, in good faith and using its reasonable discretion, Delta determin | ||
| > | s there is reasonable doubt that a passenger can complete the flight safely with | > | es there is reasonable doubt that a passenger can complete the flight safely wit | ||
| > | out requiring extraordinary medical assistance. | > | hout requiring extraordinary medical assistance. | ||
| 166 | 167 | ||||
| n | 167 | E) Seating Restrictions and Assignments | n | 168 | E) Seating Restrictions and Assignments |
| 168 | 169 | ||||
| n | 169 | When a person with a disability needs a specific seat in order to accommodate th | n | 170 | When a person with a disability needs a specific seat in order to accommodate t |
| > | eir disability, Delta will, to the extent possible, accommodate the passenger wi | > | heir disability, Delta will, to the extent possible, accommodate the passenger w | ||
| > | th a seat assignment that suits the passenger’s needs, including seating the pas | > | ith a seat assignment that suits the passenger’s needs, including seating the pa | ||
| > | senger together with any Safety Assistant or Personal Attendant traveling with t | > | ssenger together with any Safety Assistant or Personal Attendant traveling with | ||
| > | he passenger. Persons with a Disability will not be prohibited from occupying se | > | the passenger. Persons with a Disability will not be prohibited from occupying s | ||
| > | ats in designated emergency exit rows, except to the extent required by law. | > | eats in designated emergency exit rows, except to the extent required by law. | ||
| 170 | 171 | ||||
| n | 171 | F) Acceptance of Aids | n | 172 | F) Acceptance of Aids |
| 172 | 173 | ||||
| n | 173 | In addition to the regular baggage allowance, Delta will accept, without charge, | n | 174 | In addition to the regular baggage allowance, Delta will accept, without charg |
| > | as priority checked baggage, mobility aids, including but not limited to: | > | e, as priority checked baggage, mobility aids, including but not limited to: | ||
| 174 | 175 | ||||
| 175 | 1) an electric wheelchair, a scooter or a manually operated rigid-frame wheelcha | 176 | 1) an electric wheelchair, a scooter or a manually operated rigid-frame wheelcha | ||
| > | ir; | > | ir; | ||
| n | 176 | n | |||
| 177 | 2) a manually operated, folding wheelchair; | 177 | 2) a manually operated, folding wheelchair; | ||
| 178 | |||||
| 179 | 3) a walker, a cane, crutches or braces; | 178 | 3) a walker, a cane, crutches or braces; | ||
| 180 | |||||
| 181 | 4) any device that assists the person to communicate; and | 179 | 4) any device that assists the person to communicate; and | ||
| 182 | |||||
| 183 | 5) any prosthesis or medical device. | 180 | 5) any prosthesis or medical device. | ||
| 184 | 181 | ||||
| 185 | Where space permits, Delta will, without charge, permit the passenger to store a | 182 | Where space permits, Delta will, without charge, permit the passenger to store a | ||
| > | manually operated, folding wheelchair and other small mobility aids in the pass | > | manually operated, folding wheelchair and other small mobility aids in the pass | ||
| > | enger cabin during the flight. The assembling and disassembling of mobility aids | > | enger cabin during the flight. The assembling and disassembling of mobility aids | ||
| > | will be provided by Delta, without charge. Wheelchairs and mobility aids will b | > | will be provided by Delta, without charge. Wheelchairs and mobility aids will b | ||
| > | e the last items to be stowed in the aircraft hold and the first items to be rem | > | e the last items to be stowed in the aircraft hold and the first items to be rem | ||
| > | oved. | > | oved. | ||
| 186 | 183 | ||||
| n | 187 | G) Manually Operated Wheelchair Access | n | 184 | G) Manually Operated Wheelchair Access |
| 188 | 185 | ||||
| n | 189 | To the extent permitted by space and facilities, Delta will permit a passenger u | n | 186 | To the extent permitted by space and facilities, Delta will permit a passenger |
| > | sing a manually operated wheelchair to remain in the wheelchair: | > | using a manually operated wheelchair to remain in the wheelchair: | ||
| 190 | 187 | ||||
| 191 | 1) until the passenger reaches the boarding gate; | 188 | 1) until the passenger reaches the boarding gate; | ||
| n | 192 | n | |||
| 193 | 2) while the passenger is moving between the terminal and the aircraft door; and | 189 | 2) while the passenger is moving between the terminal and the aircraft door; an | ||
| > | d | ||||
| 194 | |||||
| 195 | 3) while the passenger is moving between the terminal and the aircraft. | 190 | 3) while the passenger is moving between the terminal and the aircraft. | ||
| 196 | 191 | ||||
| 197 | H) Service Animals | 192 | H) Service Animals | ||
| 198 | 193 | ||||
| n | 199 | Delta will accept for transportation, without charge, a service Animal required | n | 194 | Delta will accept for transportation, without charge, a service Animal required |
| > | to assist a Person with a Disability. Service Animals are defined as only dogs, | > | to assist a Person with a Disability. Service Animals are defined as only dogs, | ||
| > | regardless of breed, specifically trained to assist a Person with a Disability. | > | regardless of breed, specifically trained to assist a Person with a Disability. | ||
| > | To the extent possible, Delta will assign a seat to the person that provides suf | > | To the extent possible, Delta will assign a seat to the person that provides su | ||
| > | ficient space for the person and the service Animal. Delta will permit the servi | > | fficient space for the person and the service Animal. Delta will permit the serv | ||
| > | ce Animal to accompany the person onboard the aircraft and to remain on the floo | > | ice Animal to accompany the person onboard the aircraft and to remain on the flo | ||
| > | r at the person’s seat. The service Animal will not be permitted to occupy a pas | > | or at the person’s seat. The service Animal will not be permitted to occupy a pa | ||
| > | senger seat. To the extent permitted or required by law, Delta reserves the righ | > | ssenger seat. To the extent permitted or required by law, Delta reserves the rig | ||
| > | t to deny transportation to any service animal when reasonably necessary, in Del | > | ht to deny transportation to any service animal when reasonably necessary, in De | ||
| > | ta’s sole discretion, for the comfort or safety of passengers or crewmembers or | > | lta’s sole discretion, for the comfort or safety of passengers or crewmembers or | ||
| > | for the prevention of damage to the property of Delta or its passengers or emplo | > | for the prevention of damage to the property of Delta or its passengers or empl | ||
| > | yees. | > | oyees. | ||
| 200 | 195 | ||||
| 201 | I) Services to be Provided to Persons with Disabilities | 196 | I) Services to be Provided to Persons with Disabilities | ||
| 202 | 197 | ||||
| n | 203 | Upon request, Delta will provide the following services to a Person with a Disab | n | 198 | Upon request, Delta will provide the following services to a Person with a Disa |
| > | ility: | > | bility: | ||
| 204 | 199 | ||||
| 205 | 1) assistance with registration at the check-in counter; | 200 | 1) assistance with registration at the check-in counter; | ||
| n | 206 | n | |||
| 207 | 2) assistance in proceeding to the boarding area; | 201 | 2) assistance in proceeding to the boarding area; | ||
| 208 | |||||
| 209 | 3) assistance in boarding and deplaning; | 202 | 3) assistance in boarding and deplaning; | ||
| 210 | |||||
| 211 | 4) assistance in stowing and retrieving carry-on baggage and retrieving checked | 203 | 4) assistance in stowing and retrieving carry-on baggage and retrieving checked | ||
| > | baggage; | > | baggage; | ||
| 212 | |||||
| 213 | 5) assistance in moving to and from an aircraft lavatory; | 204 | 5) assistance in moving to and from an aircraft lavatory; | ||
| 214 | |||||
| 215 | 6) assistance in proceeding to the general public area or, in some cases, to a r | 205 | 6) assistance in proceeding to the general public area or, in some cases, to a | ||
| > | epresentative of another Carrier; | > | representative of another Carrier; | ||
| 216 | |||||
| 217 | 7) transfer between the person’s own mobility aid and a mobility aid provided by | 206 | 7) transfer between the person’s own mobility aid and a mobility aid provided b | ||
| > | Delta; | > | y Delta; | ||
| 218 | |||||
| 219 | 8) transfer between a mobility aid and the passenger’s seat; | 207 | 8) transfer between a mobility aid and the passenger’s seat; | ||
| 220 | |||||
| 221 | 9) limited assistance with meals, such as opening packages, identifying items, a | 208 | 9) limited assistance with meals, such as opening packages, identifying items, | ||
| > | nd cutting large food portions; | > | and cutting large food portions; | ||
| 222 | |||||
| 223 | 10) inquiring periodically during a flight about a passenger’s needs; and | 209 | 10) inquiring periodically during a flight about a passenger’s needs; and | ||
| 224 | |||||
| 225 | 11) briefing individual_Persons with Disabilities and any Safety Attendant on em | 210 | 11) briefing individual_Persons with Disabilities and any Safety Attendant on e | ||
| > | ergency procedures and the layout of the cabin. | > | mergency procedures and the layout of the cabin. | ||
| 226 | 211 | ||||
| 227 | J) Advance Notice for Special Services | 212 | J) Advance Notice for Special Services | ||
| 228 | 213 | ||||
| n | 229 | To the extent permitted by law, Delta may require advance notice for certain spe | n | 214 | To the extent permitted by law, Delta may require advance notice for certain sp |
| > | cial services desired by a Person with a Disability. Services applicable under t | > | ecial services desired by a Person with a Disability. Services applicable under | ||
| > | his rule include but are not limited to: | > | this rule include but are not limited to: | ||
| 230 | 215 | ||||
| 231 | 1) transportation of an electric wheelchair on an aircraft of less than 60; | 216 | 1) transportation of an electric wheelchair on an aircraft of less than 60; | ||
| n | 232 | n | |||
| 233 | 2) provision of hazardous materials packaging for batteries or other assistive d | 217 | 2) provision of hazardous materials packaging for batteries or other assistive | ||
| > | evice that are required to have such packaging; | > | device that are required to have such packaging; | ||
| 234 | |||||
| 235 | 3) accommodation for a Group of 10 or more Persons with Disabilities traveling a | 218 | 3) accommodation for a Group of 10 or more Persons with Disabilities traveling | ||
| > | s a Group; | > | as a Group; | ||
| 236 | |||||
| 237 | 4) provision of an onboard wheelchair on an aircraft of 60 seats or more; | 219 | 4) provision of an onboard wheelchair on an aircraft of 60 seats or more; | ||
| 238 | |||||
| 239 | 5) transportation of a Service Animal in the cabin (unless the ticket is purchas | 220 | 5) transportation of a Service Animal in the cabin (unless the ticket is purcha | ||
| > | ed less than 48 hours prior to departure); | > | sed less than 48 hours prior to departure); | ||
| 240 | |||||
| 241 | 6) transportation of a Service Animal on a Segment scheduled to take 8 or more h | 221 | 6) transportation of a Service Animal on a Segment scheduled to take 8 or more | ||
| > | ours; or | > | hours; or | ||
| 242 | |||||
| 243 | 7) accommodation of a passenger with both severe vision and hearing impairments. | 222 | 7) accommodation of a passenger with both severe vision and hearing impairments | ||
| > | . | ||||
| 244 | 223 | ||||
| 245 | Such requests should be made by the passenger at the time of reservation and as | 224 | Such requests should be made by the passenger at the time of reservation and as | ||
| > | far in advance as possible. If a passenger requests a special service at least 4 | > | far in advance as possible. If a passenger requests a special service at least 4 | ||
| > | 8 hours prior to departure, Delta will, to the extent possible, provide the serv | > | 8 hours prior to departure, Delta will, to the extent possible, provide the serv | ||
| > | ice. If a passenger requests a service less than 48 hours prior to departure, De | > | ice. If a passenger requests a service less than 48 hours prior to departure, De | ||
| > | lta will make a reasonable effort to provide the service. | > | lta will make a reasonable effort to provide the service. | ||
| 246 | 225 | ||||
| n | 247 | K) Boarding and Deplaning | n | 226 | K) Boarding and Deplaning |
| 248 | 227 | ||||
| n | 249 | Where a Person with a Disability requests assistance in boarding or seating or i | n | 228 | Where a Person with a Disability requests assistance in boarding or seating or |
| > | n stowing carry-on baggage, Delta will allow the passenger to board the aircraft | > | in stowing carry-on baggage, Delta will allow the passenger to board the aircraf | ||
| > | in advance of other passengers where time permits. | > | t in advance of other passengers where time permits. | ||
| 250 | 229 | ||||
| n | 251 | L) Communication and Confirmation of Information | n | 230 | L) Communication and Confirmation of Information |
| 252 | 231 | ||||
| n | 253 | Delta will use reasonable efforts to ensure that announcements to passengers con | n | 232 | Delta will use reasonable efforts to ensure that announcements to passengers co |
| > | cerning stops, delays, schedule changes, connections, on-board services, and cla | > | ncerning stops, delays, schedule changes, connections, on-board services, and cl | ||
| > | iming baggage are communicated to any person with a disability in a manner suffi | > | aiming baggage are communicated to any person with a disability in a manner suff | ||
| > | cient for the person to understand the communication. | > | icient for the person to understand the communication. | ||
| 254 | 233 | ||||
| n | 255 | M) Inquire Periodically | n | 234 | M) Inquire Periodically |
| 256 | 235 | ||||
| n | 257 | When passengers in wheelchairs that are not independently mobile are waiting to | n | 236 | When passengers in wheelchairs that are not independently mobile are waiting to |
| > | board an aircraft, Delta will inquire periodically about their needs and shall a | > | board an aircraft, Delta will inquire periodically about their needs and shall | ||
| > | ttend to those needs where the services required are usually provided by Delta. | > | attend to those needs where the services required are usually provided by Delta. | ||
| 258 | 237 | ||||
| 259 | **RULE 7: REFUSAL TO TRANSPORT** | 238 | **RULE 7: REFUSAL TO TRANSPORT** | ||
| 260 | 239 | ||||
| 261 | Delta may refuse to transport any passenger, and may remove any passenger from i | 240 | Delta may refuse to transport any passenger, and may remove any passenger from i | ||
| > | ts aircraft at any time, for any of the following reasons: | > | ts aircraft at any time, for any of the following reasons: | ||
| 262 | 241 | ||||
| n | 263 | A) Government Request or Force Majeure | n | 242 | A) Government Request or Force Majeure |
| 264 | |||||
| 265 | Whenever necessary to comply with any law, regulation or government directive or | 243 | Whenever necessary to comply with any law, regulation or government directive o | ||
| > | request; or when advisable in Delta’s sole discretion due to weather or other c | > | r request; or when advisable in Delta’s sole discretion due to weather or other | ||
| > | onditions beyond Delta’s control including Acts of God, strikes, civil unrest, e | > | conditions beyond Delta’s control including Acts of God, strikes, civil unrest, | ||
| > | mbargoes, war, and other similar matters of force majeure. | > | embargoes, war, and other similar matters of force majeure. | ||
| 266 | 244 | ||||
| n | 267 | B) Search of Passenger or Property | n | 245 | B) Search of Passenger or Property |
| 268 | 246 | ||||
| n | 269 | When a passenger refuses to permit search of his person or property for explosiv | n | 247 | When a passenger refuses to permit search of his person or property for explosi |
| > | es, weapons, dangerous materials, or other prohibited items. | > | ves, weapons, dangerous materials, or other prohibited items. | ||
| 270 | 248 | ||||
| n | 271 | C) Proof of Identity | n | 249 | C) Proof of Identity |
| 272 | |||||
| 273 | When a passenger refuses to produce positive identification on request. | 250 | When a passenger refuses to produce positive identification on request. | ||
| 274 | 251 | ||||
| n | 275 | D) Failure to Comply with Delta’s Rules or Contract of Carriage | n | 252 | D) Failure to Comply with Delta’s Rules or Contract of Carriage |
| 276 | 253 | ||||
| n | 277 | When a passenger or the ticket purchaser (or his or her respective agent or trav | n | 254 | When a passenger or the ticket purchaser (or his or her respective agent or tra |
| > | el agency) fails or refuses to comply with any of Delta’s rules or regulations, | > | vel agency) fails or refuses to comply with any of Delta’s rules or regulations, | ||
| > | or any term of the Contract of Carriage. | > | or any term of the Contract of Carriage. | ||
| 278 | 255 | ||||
| n | 279 | E) Passenger’s Conduct or Condition | n | 256 | E) Passenger’s Conduct or Condition |
| 280 | 257 | ||||
| n | 281 | Delta will not refuse to provide transportation to a Person with a Disability, a | n | 258 | Delta will not refuse to provide transportation to a Person with a Disability, |
| > | s defined in 14 C.F.R. § 382.5 and 382.31, based upon the passenger’s disability | > | as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 382.5 and 382.31, based upon the passenger’s disabilit | ||
| > | , except as allowed or required by law. Delta will not refuse to provide transpo | > | y, except as allowed or required by law. Delta will not refuse to provide transp | ||
| > | rtation based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or ancestry. Sub | > | ortation based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or ancestry. Su | ||
| > | ject to those qualifications, Delta may refuse to transport any passenger, or ma | > | bject to those qualifications, Delta may refuse to transport any passenger, or m | ||
| > | y remove any passenger from its aircraft, when refusal to transport or removal o | > | ay remove any passenger from its aircraft, when refusal to transport or removal | ||
| > | f the passenger is reasonably necessary in Delta’s sole discretion for the passe | > | of the passenger is reasonably necessary in Delta’s sole discretion for the pass | ||
| > | nger’s comfort or safety, for the comfort or safety of other passengers or Delta | > | enger’s comfort or safety, for the comfort or safety of other passengers or Delt | ||
| > | employees, or for the prevention of damage to the property of Delta or its pass | > | a employees, or for the prevention of damage to the property of Delta or its pas | ||
| > | engers or employees. By way of example, and without limitation, Delta may refuse | > | sengers or employees. By way of example, and without limitation, Delta may refus | ||
| > | to transport or may remove passengers from its aircraft in any of the following | > | e to transport or may remove passengers from its aircraft in any of the followin | ||
| > | situations: | > | g situations: | ||
| 282 | 259 | ||||
| n | 283 | 1) When the passenger’s conduct is disorderly, abusive or violent, or the passen | n | 260 | 1) When the passenger’s conduct is disorderly, abusive or violent, or the passe |
| > | ger appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs; | > | nger appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs; | ||
| 284 | |||||
| 285 | 2) When the passenger is barefoot; | 261 | 2) When the passenger is barefoot; | ||
| 286 | |||||
| 287 | 3) When the passenger interferes with the flight crew’s activities, or fails to | 262 | 3) When the passenger interferes with the flight crew’s activities, or fails to | ||
| > | obey the instruction of any member of the flight crew; | > | obey the instruction of any member of the flight crew; | ||
| 288 | |||||
| 289 | 4) When the passenger has a contagious disease that may be transmissible to othe | 263 | 4) When the passenger has a contagious disease that may be transmissible to oth | ||
| > | r passengers during the normal course of the flight; | > | er passengers during the normal course of the flight; | ||
| 290 | |||||
| 291 | 5) When the passenger is unable to sit in a seat with the seatbelt fastened; | 264 | 5) When the passenger is unable to sit in a seat with the seatbelt fastened; | ||
| 292 | |||||
| 293 | 6) When the passenger’s behavior may be hazardous or creates a risk of harm to h | 265 | 6) When the passenger’s behavior may be hazardous or creates a risk of harm to | ||
| > | imself/herself, the crew, or other passengers or to the Carrier’s aircraft and/o | > | himself/herself, the crew, or other passengers or to the Carrier’s aircraft and/ | ||
| > | r property, or the property of other passengers; | > | or property, or the property of other passengers; | ||
| 294 | |||||
| 295 | 7) When the passenger is seriously ill, unless the passenger provides a physicia | 266 | 7) When the passenger is seriously ill, unless the passenger provides a physici | ||
| > | n's written permission to fly; or | > | an's written permission to fly; or | ||
| 296 | |||||
| 297 | 8) When the passenger’s conduct, attire, hygiene or odor creates an unreasonable | 267 | 8) When the passenger’s conduct, attire, hygiene or odor creates an unreasonabl | ||
| > | risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers. | > | e risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers. | ||
| 298 | 268 | ||||
| n | 299 | F) Recourse of Passenger | n | 269 | F) Recourse of Passenger |
| 300 | 270 | ||||
| n | 301 | Passengers, ticket purchasers, and their respective agents and travel agencies s | n | 271 | Passengers, ticket purchasers, and their respective agents and travel agencies |
| > | hall not engage in any conduct that would authorize Delta to refuse transport un | > | shall not engage in any conduct that would authorize Delta to refuse transport u | ||
| > | der this Rule. The sole recourse of any passenger refused carriage or removed f | > | nder this Rule. The sole recourse of any passenger refused carriage or removed | ||
| > | or any reason specified in this Rule shall be recovery of the refund value of th | > | for any reason specified in this Rule shall be recovery of the refund value of t | ||
| > | e unused portion of his or her ticket, as calculated in accordance with Rule 22 | > | he unused portion of his or her ticket, as calculated in accordance with Rule 2 | ||
| > | . | > | 2. | ||
| 302 | 272 | ||||
| 303 | **RULE 8: ACCEPTANCE OF CHILDREN** | 273 | **RULE 8: ACCEPTANCE OF CHILDREN** | ||
| 304 | 274 | ||||
| 305 | **A) Accompanied Children** | 275 | **A) Accompanied Children** | ||
| 306 | 276 | ||||
| n | n | 277 | **(1) General Rule | ||
| 278 | |||||
| 307 | **(1) General Rule** Except as set forth in this Rule, children under the age of | 279 | **Except as set forth in this Rule, children under the age of 15 will not be acc | ||
| > | 15 will not be accepted for transportation unless they are accompanied on the s | > | epted for transportation unless they are accompanied on the same flight in the s | ||
| > | ame flight in the same cabin by a parent, legal guardian, or other passenger at | > | ame cabin by a parent, legal guardian, or other passenger at least 18 years of a | ||
| > | least 18 years of age. Delta may require documentation verifying the child’s age | > | ge. Delta may require documentation verifying the child’s age at check-in. A val | ||
| > | at check-in. A valid passport, birth certificate or other government-issued ide | > | id passport, birth certificate or other government-issued identification are all | ||
| > | ntification are all acceptable. | > | acceptable. | ||
| 308 | 280 | ||||
| n | n | 281 | **(2) Accompanied Children Less Than 2 Years Old. | ||
| 282 | |||||
| 309 | **(2) Accompanied Children Less Than 2 Years Old.** One child less than 2 years | 283 | **One child less than 2 years old not occupying a seat may travel with an Appli | ||
| > | old not occupying a seat may travel with an Applicable Full fare-paying passeng | > | cable Full fare-paying passenger at least 18 years old or parent/legal guardian | ||
| > | er at least 18 years old or parent/legal guardian at no additional charge. Addi | > | at no additional charge. Additional infants, and infants occupying a seat, must | ||
| > | tional infants, and infants occupying a seat, must pay the applicable Full fare. | > | pay the applicable Full fare. A maximum of 2 infants is permitted for each adul | ||
| > | A maximum of 2 infants is permitted for each adult. Delta recommends that any c | > | t. Delta recommends that any child occupying a seat be placed in an approved saf | ||
| > | hild occupying a seat be placed in an approved safety seat. Infants who will re | > | ety seat. Infants who will reach their second birthday during a journey must oc | ||
| > | ach their second birthday during a journey must occupy a seat and pay the applic | > | cupy a seat and pay the applicable Full fare for the entire journey. | ||
| > | able Full fare for the entire journey. | ||||
| 310 | 284 | ||||
| n | n | 285 | **(3) Accompanied Children 2 Years and Older | ||
| 286 | |||||
| 311 | **(3) Accompanied Children 2 Years and Older** The fare for children ages 2 year | 287 | **The fare for children ages 2 years and older will be the Applicable Full Fare. | ||
| > | s and older will be the Applicable Full Fare. | ||||
| 312 | 288 | ||||
| 313 | **B) Unaccompanied Children Under the age of 15.** | 289 | **B) Unaccompanied Children Under the age of 15.** | ||
| 314 | 290 | ||||
| 315 | Children under the age of 15 may travel unaccompanied on Delta only under the fo | 291 | Children under the age of 15 may travel unaccompanied on Delta only under the fo | ||
| > | llowing conditions: | > | llowing conditions: | ||
| 316 | 292 | ||||
| n | n | 293 | **(1) Children under the age of 5 | ||
| 294 | |||||
| 317 | **(1) Children under the age of 5** No child under the age of 5 will be accepted | 295 | **No child under the age of 5 will be accepted for unaccompanied travel. | ||
| > | for unaccompanied travel. | ||||
| 318 | 296 | ||||
| 319 | **(2) Children aged 5 through 14** | 297 | **(2) Children aged 5 through 14** | ||
| 320 | 298 | ||||
| 322 | 300 | ||||
| 323 | **C) Unaccompanied Minor Service** | 301 | **C) Unaccompanied Minor Service** | ||
| 324 | 302 | ||||
| n | 325 | **(1) When Unaccompanied Minor Service is Required** Except as otherwise provide | n | 303 | **(1) When Unaccompanied Minor Service is Required |
| > | d in this Rule, Unaccompanied Minor Service is required for all passengers under | ||||
| > | the age of 15 that Delta accepts for transportation. | ||||
| 326 | 304 | ||||
| n | n | 305 | **Except as otherwise provided in this Rule, Unaccompanied Minor Service is requ | ||
| > | ired for all passengers under the age of 15 that Delta accepts for transportatio | ||||
| > | n. | ||||
| 306 | |||||
| 307 | **(2) Unaccompanied Minor Service Defined | ||||
| 308 | |||||
| 327 | **(2) Unaccompanied Minor Service Defined** Unaccompanied Minor Service means th | 309 | **Unaccompanied Minor Service means that Delta will provide supervision for the | ||
| > | at Delta will provide supervision for the child from the time of boarding until | > | child from the time of boarding until the child is met at the stop over point or | ||
| > | the child is met at the stop over point or destination. Delta will assume no fi | > | destination. Delta will assume no financial or guardianship responsibilities f | ||
| > | nancial or guardianship responsibilities for unaccompanied children beyond those | > | or unaccompanied children beyond those applicable to an adult passenger. Delta h | ||
| > | applicable to an adult passenger. Delta has the right, but is not obligated to | > | as the right, but is not obligated to require identification of the responsible | ||
| > | require identification of the responsible party meeting the child at a transfer | > | party meeting the child at a transfer point or final destination. An unaccompan | ||
| > | point or final destination. An unaccompanied minor must be confirmed to destina | > | ied minor must be confirmed to destination and may not be confirmed on the last | ||
| > | tion and may not be confirmed on the last connecting flight of the evening (with | > | connecting flight of the evening (with the exception of markets where there is o | ||
| > | the exception of markets where there is only one connection and it is the last | > | nly one connection and it is the last flight of the day, or for flights to or fr | ||
| > | flight of the day, or for flights to or from Alaska or Hawaii), nor may an unacc | > | om Alaska or Hawaii), nor may an unaccompanied minor travel on a flight expected | ||
| > | ompanied minor travel on a flight expected to terminate short of, or bypass, the | > | to terminate short of, or bypass, the child’s destination. Delta requires that | ||
| > | child’s destination. Delta requires that a parent or responsible adult accompa | > | a parent or responsible adult accompany the child until boarding, and this adul | ||
| > | ny the child until boarding, and this adult must provide the name, telephone num | > | t must provide the name, telephone number, and address of the party meeting the | ||
| > | ber, and address of the party meeting the child at the transfer point or final d | > | child at the transfer point or final destination. Delta reserves the right to r | ||
| > | estination. Delta reserves the right to refuse to release an unaccompanied chil | > | efuse to release an unaccompanied child to anyone other than the pre-designated | ||
| > | d to anyone other than the pre-designated party. Delta representatives cannot a | > | party. Delta representatives cannot administer medicine to children flying alon | ||
| > | dminister medicine to children flying alone. An unaccompanied minor may not trav | > | e. An unaccompanied minor may not travel on any domestic flight greater than 2 h | ||
| > | el on any domestic flight greater than 2 hours in length which departs between 9 | > | ours in length which departs between 9 PM and 5 AM (“red-eye flight”). This rest | ||
| > | PM and 5 AM (“red-eye flight”). This restriction does not apply for red-eye fli | > | riction does not apply for red-eye flights to/from Hawaii and Alaska, however, a | ||
| > | ghts to/from Hawaii and Alaska, however, an unaccompanied minor on a red-eye fli | > | n unaccompanied minor on a red-eye flight from Hawaii or Alaska may not connect | ||
| > | ght from Hawaii or Alaska may not connect to a domestic red-eye flight or to the | > | to a domestic red-eye flight or to the last flight of the day unless it is the o | ||
| > | last flight of the day unless it is the only flight option for the day. | > | nly flight option for the day. | ||
| 328 | 310 | ||||
| n | 329 | **D) Unaccompanied Children Ages 15-17** Although not required, a parent or guar | n | 311 | **D) Unaccompanied Children Ages 15-17 |
| > | dian may request Unaccompanied Minor Service for unaccompanied minors ages 15-17 | ||||
| > | . The applicable unaccompanied minor service charge will apply. | ||||
| 330 | 312 | ||||
| n | 331 | **E) Unaccompanied Minor Service Charge** In addition to the applicable fare, un | n | 313 | **Although not required, a parent or guardian may request Unaccompanied Minor Se |
| > | accompanied minors for whom Unaccompanied Minor Service is required or has been | > | rvice for** **unaccompanied minors ages 15-17. The applicable unaccompanied mino | ||
| > | requested must pay an unaccompanied minor service charge in the amounts set fort | > | r service charge will apply. | ||
| > | h below. Delta reserves the right to refuse to transport any unaccompanied minor | ||||
| > | for whom Unaccompanied Minor Services are required or requested but for whom th | ||||
| > | e applicable unaccompanied minor service fee has not been paid. If 2 or more una | ||||
| > | ccompanied minors who are members of the same Immediate Family and ticketed toge | ||||
| > | ther are traveling together, only one service charge will be assessed. | ||||
| 332 | 314 | ||||
| n | n | 315 | **E) Unaccompanied Minor Service Charge | ||
| 316 | |||||
| 317 | **In addition to the applicable fare, unaccompanied minors for whom Unaccompanie | ||||
| > | d Minor Service is required or has been requested must pay an unaccompanied mino | ||||
| > | r service charge in the amounts set forth below. Delta reserves the right to ref | ||||
| > | use to transport any unaccompanied minor for whom Unaccompanied Minor Services a | ||||
| > | re required or requested but for whom the applicable unaccompanied minor service | ||||
| > | fee has not been paid. If 2 or more unaccompanied minors who are members of the | ||||
| > | same Immediate Family and ticketed together are traveling together, only one se | ||||
| > | rvice charge will be assessed. | ||||
| 318 | |||||
| 333 | The unaccompanied minor service charge will be specified at Children and Infant | 319 | The unaccompanied minor service charge will be specified at Children and Infant | ||
| > | Travel and is incorporated by reference. | > | Travel and is incorporated by reference. | ||
| 334 | 320 | ||||
| 335 | **F) Suspension of Unaccompanied Minor Travel** | 321 | **F) Suspension of Unaccompanied Minor Travel** | ||
| 336 | 322 | ||||
| 338 | 324 | ||||
| 339 | **RULE 9: SPECIALLY TRAINED SERVICE DOGS** | 325 | **RULE 9: SPECIALLY TRAINED SERVICE DOGS** | ||
| 340 | 326 | ||||
| n | 341 | Delta accepts for transportation, without charge, dogs trained: (1) to lead the | n | 327 | Delta accepts for transportation, without charge, dogs trained: (1) to lead the |
| > | blind, when the dog accompanies a passenger with impaired vision dependent upon | > | blind, when the dog accompanies a passenger with impaired vision dependent upon | ||
| > | such dog; (2) to assist the deaf, when the dog accompanies a passenger with impa | > | such dog; (2) to assist the deaf, when the dog accompanies a passenger with imp | ||
| > | ired hearing dependent upon such dog; (3) to assist the physically and psychiatr | > | aired hearing dependent upon such dog; (3) to assist the physically and psychiat | ||
| > | ically impaired passengers dependent upon such dog, or (4) in explosive detectio | > | rically impaired passengers dependent upon such dog, or (4) in explosive detecti | ||
| > | n or search and rescue, only when such dogs are accompanied by U.S. military and | > | on or search and rescue, only when such dogs are accompanied by U.S. military an | ||
| > | U.S. government handlers. In the cases of (1) and (2) above, Delta will also ac | > | d U.S. government handlers. In the cases of (1) and (2) above, Delta will also a | ||
| > | cept such dogs when accompanied by the dog’s trainer and is en-route to the domi | > | ccept such dogs when accompanied by the dog’s trainer and is en-route to the dom | ||
| > | cile of the owner for completion of training. In all cases, the service dog will | > | icile of the owner for completion of training. In all cases, the service dog wil | ||
| > | be permitted to accompany such passenger into the cabin but will not be permitt | > | l be permitted to accompany such passenger into the cabin but will not be permit | ||
| > | ed to occupy a seat. | > | ted to occupy a seat. | ||
| 342 | 328 | ||||
| 343 | **RULE 10: SMOKE FREE SERVICE** | 329 | **RULE 10: SMOKE FREE SERVICE** | ||
| 344 | 330 | ||||
| n | 345 | Delta prohibits smoking and the use of all smokeless tobacco products (including | n | 331 | Delta prohibits smoking and the use of all smokeless tobacco products (includin |
| > | e-cigarettes and vapes) on all flights. | > | g e-cigarettes and vapes) on all flights. | ||
| 346 | 332 | ||||
| 347 | **RULE 11: PASSENGER MEDICAL OXYGEN** | 333 | **RULE 11: PASSENGER MEDICAL OXYGEN** | ||
| 348 | 334 | ||||
| n | 349 | On flights operated by Delta or Delta Connection, only portable oxygen concentra | n | 335 | On flights operated by Delta or Delta Connection, only portable oxygen concentr |
| > | tors (POCs) approved by the FAA are accepted for inflight medical oxygen. A 48-h | > | ators (POCs) approved by the FAA are accepted for inflight medical oxygen. A 48- | ||
| > | our notice is required. Please see https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/trave | > | hour notice is required. Please see here to obtain information regarding the req | ||
| > | ling-with-us/special-travel-needs/disabilities.html to obtain information regard | > | uired medical certificate from a licensed physician and medical screening prior | ||
| > | ing the required medical certificate from a licensed physician and medical scree | > | to flight. Medical screening service is provided by Delta at no cost to the pass | ||
| > | ning prior to flight. Medical screening service is provided by Delta at no cost | > | enger. If the passenger makes any voluntary change to his/her itinerary after co | ||
| > | to the passenger. If the passenger makes any voluntary change to his/her itinera | > | mpletion of the medical screening, re-screening may be required. Passengers usin | ||
| > | ry after completion of the medical screening, re-screening may be required. Pass | > | g POCs on a Delta flight must be seated in a row other than an emergency exit or | ||
| > | engers using POCs on a Delta flight must be seated in a row other than an emerge | > | bulkhead. | ||
| > | ncy exit or bulkhead. | ||||
| 350 | 336 | ||||
| 351 | **RULE 12: TICKETS** | 337 | **RULE 12: TICKETS** | ||
| 352 | 338 | ||||
| 374 | 360 | ||||
| 375 | G) External Reissue Charge | 361 | G) External Reissue Charge | ||
| 376 | 362 | ||||
| n | 377 | Delta will collect a nonrefundable fee of USD $50.00 for reissue by Delta of tic | n | 363 | Delta will collect a nonrefundable fee of USD $50.00 for reissue by Delta of ti |
| > | kets originally issued in the United States or Canada by any ticketing source ot | > | ckets originally issued in the United States or Canada by any ticketing source o | ||
| > | her than Delta, however, the charge does not apply to same day confirmed tran | > | ther than Delta, however, the charge does not apply to same day confirmed tra | ||
| > | sactions, irregular operations or schedule change situations, SkyMiles upgrade r | > | nsactions, irregular operations or schedule change situations, SkyMiles upgrade | ||
| > | eissues, tickets reissued on delta.com, or tickets issued at military or governm | > | reissues, tickets reissued on delta.com, or tickets issued at military or govern | ||
| > | ent fares. This fee applies to all changes to tickets issued at the request of t | > | ment fares. This fee applies to all changes to tickets issued at the request of | ||
| > | he passenger. | > | the passenger. | ||
| 378 | 364 | ||||
| 379 | H) Capacity Limitations | 365 | H) Capacity Limitations | ||
| 380 | 366 | ||||
| n | 381 | Delta will limit the number of passengers carried on any one flight in any fare | n | 367 | Delta will limit the number of passengers carried on any one flight in any fare |
| > | class or cabin, and such fares and fare classes will not necessarily be availabl | > | class or cabin, and such fares and fare classes will not necessarily be availab | ||
| > | e on all flights or in all markets. The number of seats which Delta makes avail | > | le on all flights or in all markets. The number of seats which Delta makes avai | ||
| > | able on a given flight is determined by Delta’s best judgment of the anticipated | > | lable on a given flight is determined by Delta’s best judgment of the anticipate | ||
| > | total passenger load on each flight. | > | d total passenger load on each flight. | ||
| 382 | 368 | ||||
| 383 | **RULE 13: CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATIONS** | 369 | **RULE 13: CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATIONS** | ||
| 384 | 370 | ||||
| 393 | B) The Transportation Security Agency’s (TSA) Secure Flight Program requires tha | 379 | B) The Transportation Security Agency’s (TSA) Secure Flight Program requires tha | ||
| > | t Delta collect the following additional information from passengers when making | > | t Delta collect the following additional information from passengers when making | ||
| > | a reservation to fly within, into or out of the United States and reservations | > | a reservation to fly within, into or out of the United States and reservations | ||
| > | for point-to-point international flights operated by U.S.- based airlines: | > | for point-to-point international flights operated by U.S.- based airlines: | ||
| 394 | 380 | ||||
| 395 | 1) Full Name (required), as it appears on government-issued I.D. approved for us | 381 | 1) Full Name (required), as it appears on government-issued I.D. approved for us | ||
| > | e when traveling | > | e when traveling | ||
| n | 396 | n | |||
| 397 | 2) Date of Birth (required) | 382 | 2) Date of Birth (required) | ||
| 398 | |||||
| 399 | 3) Gender (required) | 383 | 3) Gender (required) | ||
| 400 | |||||
| 401 | 4) Redress Number (optional) | 384 | 4) Redress Number (optional) | ||
| 402 | 385 | ||||
| 403 | Delta may cancel your reservation if the reservation does not include the requir | 386 | Delta may cancel your reservation if the reservation does not include the requir | ||
| > | ed Secure Flight Passenger Data (full name, date of birth and gender) at least 7 | > | ed Secure Flight Passenger Data (full name, date of birth and gender) at least 7 | ||
| > | 2 hours prior to your scheduled departure. This cancellation policy applies to a | > | 2 hours prior to your scheduled departure. This cancellation policy applies to a | ||
| > | ll Delta tickets, including tickets for flights operated by our codeshare partne | > | ll Delta tickets, including tickets for flights operated by our codeshare partne | ||
| > | rs. | > | rs. | ||
| 404 | 387 | ||||
| 405 | C) Failure To Appear | 388 | C) Failure To Appear | ||
| n | 406 | n | |||
| 407 | If you fail to appear for any flight in your itinerary without changing or cance | 389 | If you fail to appear for any flight in your itinerary without changing or canc | ||
| > | ling your ticket prior to departure, Delta may cancel your reservation for all r | > | eling your ticket prior to departure, Delta may cancel your reservation for all | ||
| > | emaining flights in your itinerary. Except where required by law, there will be | > | remaining flights in your itinerary. Except where required by law, there will be | ||
| > | no remaining value to your ticket. | > | no remaining value to your ticket. | ||
| 408 | 390 | ||||
| 409 | D) Airport Check-In Time Limits | 391 | D) Airport Check-In Time Limits | ||
| 410 | 392 | ||||
| 466 | 448 | ||||
| 467 | Delta prohibits duplicate, impossible, or fictitious bookings, including but not | 449 | Delta prohibits duplicate, impossible, or fictitious bookings, including but not | ||
| > | limited to multiple conflicting itineraries for the same passenger on the same | > | limited to multiple conflicting itineraries for the same passenger on the same | ||
| > | day or bookings with connections that depart before the arrival of the inbound f | > | day or bookings with connections that depart before the arrival of the inbound f | ||
| > | light. In connection with any non-compliance with this Rule, Delta reserves the | > | light. In connection with any non-compliance with this Rule, Delta reserves the | ||
| > | right to: | > | right to: | ||
| 468 | 450 | ||||
| n | 469 | - Cancel any such booking which has not been ticketed; | n | 451 | Cancel any such booking which has not been ticketed; |
| 452 | |||||
| 470 | - Cancel and refund any such booking which is ticketed at a refundable fare subj | 453 | Cancel and refund any such booking which is ticketed at a refundable fare subjec | ||
| > | ect to and in accordance with Rules 22(A) and 22(B); or | > | t to and in accordance with Rules 22(A) and 22(B); or | ||
| 454 | |||||
| 471 | - Cancel any such booking which is ticketed at a nonrefundable fare and provide | 455 | Cancel any such booking which is ticketed at a nonrefundable fare and provide th | ||
| > | the value of the fare for purchase of future travel with Delta, as if the bookin | > | e value of the fare for purchase of future travel with Delta, as if the booking | ||
| > | g were voluntarily cancelled by the passenger, in accordance with Rule 22(B)(2)( | > | were voluntarily cancelled by the passenger, in accordance with Rule 22(B)(2)(ii | ||
| > | ii). | > | ). | ||
| 472 | 456 | ||||
| 473 | **RULE 17: BAGGAGE** | 457 | **RULE 17: BAGGAGE** | ||
| 474 | 458 | ||||
| n | n | 459 | **A. Checked and Carry-On Baggage Policies and Restrictions | ||
| 475 | **A. Checked and Carry-On Baggage Policies and Restrictions** Ticketed passenger | 460 | **Ticketed passengers may check baggage and carry baggage on board Delta aircraf | ||
| > | s may check baggage and carry baggage on board Delta aircraft, subject to this r | > | t, subject to this rule. Delta’s baggage policies and baggage fees are available | ||
| > | ule. Delta’s baggage policies and baggage fees are available at www.delta.com/ba | > | at www.delta.com/bags and are incorporated by reference as if set forth in the | ||
| > | gs and are incorporated by reference as if set forth in the Contract of Carriag | > | Contract of Carriage. These policies restrict the quantity, size and weight of | ||
| > | e. These policies restrict the quantity, size and weight of baggage, and govern | > | baggage, and govern the carriage of hazardous and dangerous goods, and special | ||
| > | the carriage of hazardous and dangerous goods, and special items (such as sport | > | items (such as sporting equipment, medical equipment and mobility aids, musical | ||
| > | ing equipment, medical equipment and mobility aids, musical instruments, and fra | > | instruments, and fragile and perishable items). | ||
| > | gile and perishable items). | ||||
| 476 | 461 | ||||
| 477 | **B. Baggage Liability** | 462 | **B. Baggage Liability** | ||
| 478 | 463 | ||||
| n | 479 | **1. General Limitation of Liability for Loss of, Damage to, or Delay in Deliver | n | 464 | **1. General Limitation of Liability for Loss of, Damage to, or Delay in Deliver |
| > | y of Baggage** | > | y of Baggage ** | ||
| 480 | |||||
| 481 | a) Delta’s liability for loss, damage, or delay in the delivery of a passenger | 465 | a) Delta’s liability for loss, damage, or delay in the delivery of a passen | ||
| > | 's checked baggage, carry-on baggage, or other personal property tendered to Del | > | ger's checked baggage, carry-on baggage, or other personal property tendered to | ||
| > | ta in connection with air transportation on Delta shall be limited to proven dam | > | Delta in connection with air transportation on Delta shall be limited to proven | ||
| > | age or loss. Actual value for reimbursement of lost or damaged property shall be | > | damage or loss. Actual value for reimbursement of lost or damaged property shall | ||
| > | determined by the documented original purchase price less any applicable deprec | > | be determined by the documented original purchase price less any applicable dep | ||
| > | iation for prior usage. Under no circumstances shall the liability for loss, dam | > | reciation for prior usage. Under no circumstances shall the liability for loss, | ||
| > | age, or delay in the delivery of baggage exceed $4,700 per fare-paying passenger | > | damage, or delay in the delivery of baggage exceed $4,700 per fare-paying passen | ||
| > | . These limitations shall also apply to baggage or personal property if and to t | > | ger. These limitations shall also apply to baggage or personal property if and t | ||
| > | he extent accepted by Delta for temporary storage at a city or airport ticket of | > | o the extent accepted by Delta for temporary storage at a city or airport ticket | ||
| > | fice or elsewhere before or after the passenger's trip. | > | office or elsewhere before or after the passenger's trip. | ||
| 482 | 466 | ||||
| 483 | b) If checked baggage is not delivered within 12 hours of the arrival time for | 467 | b) If checked baggage is not delivered within 12 hours of the arrival time for | ||
| > | domestic itineraries consistent with the requirement of 14 CFR 260.5 (in each in | > | domestic itineraries consistent with the requirement of 14 CFR 260.5 (in each in | ||
| > | stance, except in the circumstances identified in 14 CFR 260.5(f) and (g)), Delt | > | stance, except in the circumstances identified in 14 CFR 260.5(f) and (g)), Delt | ||
| > | a (to the extent Delta is the merchant of record for the baggage fee) will issue | > | a (to the extent Delta is the merchant of record for the baggage fee) will issue | ||
| > | a refund for the checked baggage fee paid to transport the bag. | > | a refund for the checked baggage fee paid to transport the bag. | ||
| 484 | 468 | ||||
| 485 | **2. Preexisting Damage/ Ordinary Wear and Tear** | 469 | **2. Preexisting Damage/ Ordinary Wear and Tear** | ||
| n | 486 | n | |||
| 487 | Delta is not liable for preexisting damage (including minor cuts, scratches, and | 470 | Delta is not liable for preexisting damage (including minor cuts, scratches, an | ||
| > | broken zippers as a result of over packing) or for wear and tear resulting from | > | d broken zippers as a result of over packing) or for wear and tear resulting fro | ||
| > | ordinary handling of baggage. | > | m ordinary handling of baggage. | ||
| 488 | 471 | ||||
| 489 | **3. Special Items** | 472 | **3. Special Items** | ||
| 490 | 473 | ||||
| 491 | **a) Wheelchairs and Personal Assistive Devices** | 474 | **a) Wheelchairs and Personal Assistive Devices** | ||
| n | 492 | n | |||
| 493 | The maximum liability limitations set forth above shall not apply to claims for | 475 | The maximum liability limitations set forth above shall not apply to claims for | ||
| > | loss, damage, or delay in the delivery of wheelchairs or other assistive devices | > | loss, damage, or delay in the delivery of wheelchairs or other assistive device | ||
| > | . Delta will accept these items as checked baggage regardless of packaging, but | > | s. Delta will accept these items as checked baggage regardless of packaging, but | ||
| > | will not be responsible for repair or replacement of such items due to damage ex | > | will not be responsible for repair or replacement of such items due to damage e | ||
| > | isting at the time of acceptance (which will be noted by Delta on a release form | > | xisting at the time of acceptance (which will be noted by Delta on a release for | ||
| > | at the time of acceptance). | > | m at the time of acceptance). | ||
| 494 | 476 | ||||
| n | 495 | **b) No Liability for Loss or Damage to Fragile, Perishable, or Precious Items** | n | 477 | **b) No Liability for Loss or Damage to Fragile, Perishable, or Precious Items * |
| > | * | ||||
| 496 | 478 | ||||
| 497 | (i) Delta is not liable for any loss or damage to precious items. Precious items | 479 | (i) Delta is not liable for any loss or damage to precious items. Precious items | ||
| > | means items that are high value, limited edition, or irreplaceable or difficult | > | means items that are high value, limited edition, or irreplaceable or difficult | ||
| > | to replace, including but not limited to money or gift cards/gift certific | > | to replace, including but not limited to money or gift cards/gift certific | ||
| > | ates, antiques, collectibles, sensitive or original documents, forms of personal | > | ates, antiques, collectibles, sensitive or original documents, forms of personal | ||
| > | identification, medications, electronic equipment, film, jewelry, keys, manuscr | > | identification, medications, electronic equipment, film, jewelry, keys, manuscr | ||
| > | ipts, paintings, photographs, photographic equipment, business samples, securiti | > | ipts, paintings, photographs, photographic equipment, business samples, securiti | ||
| > | es, silverware, watches, or irreplaceable items. Delta may require receipts or o | > | es, silverware, watches, or irreplaceable items. Delta may require receipts or o | ||
| > | ther evidence of purchase for high-value items. | > | ther evidence of purchase for high-value items. | ||
| 498 | 480 | ||||
| 499 | (ii) Delta is not liable for damage to fragile articles. Fragile means any item | 481 | (ii) Delta is not liable for damage to fragile articles. Fragile means any item | ||
| > | that due to its inherent nature or construction could be damaged if not appropri | > | that due to its inherent nature or construction could be damaged if not appropri | ||
| > | ately packaged for inclusion in checked baggage. | > | ately packaged for inclusion in checked baggage. | ||
| 500 | 482 | ||||
| n | 501 | (iii) Delta is not liable for deterioration or spoilage resulting from delay in | n | 483 | (iii) Delta is not liable for deterioration or spoilage resulting from delay in |
| > | delivery of any perishable items. | > | delivery of any perishable items. | ||
| 502 | 484 | ||||
| 503 | **4. Loss Due To Government or Airport Action** | 485 | **4. Loss Due To Government or Airport Action** | ||
| n | 504 | n | |||
| 505 | Delta is not liable for loss, damage, or delay of a passenger’s checked baggage, | 486 | Delta is not liable for loss, damage, or delay of a passenger’s checked baggage | ||
| > | carry-on baggage, wheelchair or assistive device, or any personal item that may | > | , carry-on baggage, wheelchair or assistive device, or any personal item that ma | ||
| > | result from a security search of such items conducted by an agent of any local, | > | y result from a security search of such items conducted by an agent of any local | ||
| > | state, or federal agency in charge of airport security screening, or from confi | > | , state, or federal agency in charge of airport security screening, or from conf | ||
| > | scation by an agent of any local, state, or federal agency. | > | iscation by an agent of any local, state, or federal agency. | ||
| 506 | 487 | ||||
| 507 | **5. Time Limitations for Baggage Claims** | 488 | **5. Time Limitations for Baggage Claims** | ||
| n | 508 | n | |||
| 509 | Delta is not liable for any damage in the delivery of baggage arising out of or | 489 | Delta is not liable for any damage in the delivery of baggage arising out of or | ||
| > | in connection with transportation of any baggage unless notice of a claim is pre | > | in connection with transportation of any baggage unless notice of a claim is pr | ||
| > | sented in person, with the baggage present for visual inspection, to a Delta Bag | > | esented in person, with the baggage present for visual inspection, to a Delta Ba | ||
| > | gage Service Office within 6 hours after arrival at the final destination, excep | > | ggage Service Office within 6 hours after arrival at the final destination, exce | ||
| > | t for: (1) damage to mobility devices such as scooters or wheelchairs; (2) pilfe | > | pt for: (1) damage to mobility devices such as scooters or wheelchairs; (2) pilf | ||
| > | rage or damage that is not readily apparent from exterior inspection (for which | > | erage or damage that is not readily apparent from exterior inspection (for which | ||
| > | any loss or damage must be reported within 24 hours of arrival at the final dest | > | any loss or damage must be reported within 24 hours of arrival at the final des | ||
| > | ination); (3) bags that were delayed (for which any damage must be reported with | > | tination); (3) bags that were delayed (for which any damage must be reported wit | ||
| > | in 24 hours of return to the customer); and (4) bags checked by Unaccompanied Mi | > | hin 24 hours of return to the customer); and (4) bags checked by Unaccompanied M | ||
| > | nors or Persons with Disabilities (for which any damage must be reported within | > | inors or Persons with Disabilities (for which any damage must be reported within | ||
| > | 24 hours of arrival at the final destination). For each of the exceptions (1) th | > | 24 hours of arrival at the final destination). For each of the exceptions (1) t | ||
| > | rough (4) listed above, Delta will accept damaged baggage claims reported throug | > | hrough (4) listed above, Delta will accept damaged baggage claims reported throu | ||
| > | h Delta Reservations in addition to claims reported in person at the Delta Bagga | > | gh Delta Reservations in addition to claims reported in person at the Delta Bagg | ||
| > | ge Service Office. Any action must be commenced within one year after such alle | > | age Service Office. Any action must be commenced within one year after such all | ||
| > | ged occurrence, and Delta may deny any claim not presented in the manner and wit | > | eged occurrence, and Delta may deny any claim not presented in the manner and wi | ||
| > | hin the timeframes set forth above. | > | thin the timeframes set forth above. | ||
| 510 | 490 | ||||
| 511 | **6. Carriage By Multiple Carriers** | 491 | **6. Carriage By Multiple Carriers** | ||
| n | 512 | n | |||
| 513 | When the transportation includes Delta and one or more Carriers with a limitatio | 492 | When the transportation includes Delta and one or more Carriers with a limitati | ||
| > | n of liability exceeding $4,700 for each fare-paying passenger and responsibilit | > | on of liability exceeding $4,700 for each fare-paying passenger and responsibili | ||
| > | y for loss, damage, or delay in delivery of baggage cannot be determined, the li | > | ty for loss, damage, or delay in delivery of baggage cannot be determined, the l | ||
| > | ability limit of $4,700 for each fare-paying passenger will be applied to all Ca | > | iability limit of $4,700 for each fare-paying passenger will be applied to all C | ||
| > | rriers. Whenever responsibility for loss, damage, or delay in delivery of baggag | > | arriers. Whenever responsibility for loss, damage, or delay in delivery of bagga | ||
| > | e cannot be determined and when transportation is via Delta and one or more Carr | > | ge cannot be determined and when transportation is via Delta and one or more Car | ||
| > | iers which exclude certain items in checked baggage from their liability, Delta | > | riers which exclude certain items in checked baggage from their liability, Delta | ||
| > | will not be liable for the excluded items. | > | will not be liable for the excluded items. | ||
| 514 | 493 | ||||
| n | 515 | **C.** **Governing Rules for Domestic Codeshare Flights** | n | 494 | **C.** **Governing Rules for Domestic Codeshare Flights |
| 516 | 495 | ** | |||
| 517 | When the passenger’s travel involves domestic flights operated by a Delta domest | 496 | When the passenger’s travel involves domestic flights operated by a Delta domes | ||
| > | ic codeshare partner other than a Delta Connection carrier, the baggage rules of | > | tic codeshare partner other than a Delta Connection carrier, the baggage rules o | ||
| > | the marketing carrier on the first Segment of a round trip, or the marketing ca | > | f the marketing carrier on the first Segment of a round trip, or the marketing c | ||
| > | rrier on the first Segment of each one way trip will govern when determining bag | > | arrier on the first Segment of each one way trip will govern when determining ba | ||
| > | gage acceptance policies and applicable baggage fees. Notwithstanding the foreg | > | ggage acceptance policies and applicable baggage fees. Notwithstanding the fore | ||
| > | oing, the baggage liability provisions set forth above shall govern the liabilit | > | going, the baggage liability provisions set forth above shall govern the liabili | ||
| > | y of Delta and/or any Delta Connection carrier with respect to any transportatio | > | ty of Delta and/or any Delta Connection carrier with respect to any transportati | ||
| > | n subject to the Contract of Carriage. | > | on subject to the Contract of Carriage. | ||
| 518 | 497 | ||||
| 519 | **RULE 18: ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE** | 498 | **RULE 18: ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE** | ||
| 520 | 499 | ||||
| 531 | Except as provided above, Delta shall have no liability if the flight cancellati | 510 | Except as provided above, Delta shall have no liability if the flight cancellati | ||
| > | on, diversion or delay was due to force majeure. As used in this rule, “force ma | > | on, diversion or delay was due to force majeure. As used in this rule, “force ma | ||
| > | jeure” means actual, threatened or reported: | > | jeure” means actual, threatened or reported: | ||
| 532 | 511 | ||||
| 533 | (1) Weather conditions or acts of God; | 512 | (1) Weather conditions or acts of God; | ||
| n | 534 | n | |||
| 535 | (2) Riots, civil unrest, embargoes, war, hostilities, or unsettled international | 513 | (2) Riots, civil unrest, embargoes, war, hostilities, or unsettled internationa | ||
| > | conditions; | > | l conditions; | ||
| 536 | |||||
| 537 | (3) Strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, lockout, or any other labor-related disp | 514 | (3) Strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, lockout, or any other labor-related dis | ||
| > | ute; | > | pute; | ||
| 538 | |||||
| 539 | (4) Government regulation, demand, directive or requirement; | 515 | (4) Government regulation, demand, directive or requirement; | ||
| 540 | |||||
| 541 | (5) Shortages of labor, fuel, or facilities; or | 516 | (5) Shortages of labor, fuel, or facilities; or | ||
| 542 | |||||
| 543 | (6) Any other condition beyond Delta’s control or any fact not reasonably forese | 517 | (6) Any other condition beyond Delta’s control or any fact not reasonably fores | ||
| > | en by Delta. | > | een by Delta. | ||
| 544 | 518 | ||||
| 545 | However, when a passenger’s travel is interrupted for more than 4 hours after th | 519 | However, when a passenger’s travel is interrupted for more than 4 hours after th | ||
| > | e scheduled departure time as a result of flight cancellation or delay on the da | > | e scheduled departure time as a result of flight cancellation or delay on the da | ||
| > | te of travel other than from force majeure, Delta will provide the passenger wit | > | te of travel other than from force majeure, Delta will provide the passenger wit | ||
| > | h the following additional amenities during the delay: | > | h the following additional amenities during the delay: | ||
| 546 | 520 | ||||
| 553 | In lieu of lodging or other amenities, Delta will furnish ground transportation | 527 | In lieu of lodging or other amenities, Delta will furnish ground transportation | ||
| > | to the destination airport if a passenger’s flight is diverted to an alternative | > | to the destination airport if a passenger’s flight is diverted to an alternative | ||
| > | airport and if the destination on the ticket and the diverted airport destinati | > | airport and if the destination on the ticket and the diverted airport destinati | ||
| > | on are within the following city groups: | > | on are within the following city groups: | ||
| 554 | 528 | ||||
| 555 | San Francisco, CA (SFO)/ Oakland, CA (OAK)/ San Jose, CA (SJC) | 529 | San Francisco, CA (SFO)/ Oakland, CA (OAK)/ San Jose, CA (SJC) | ||
| n | 556 | n | |||
| 557 | Los Angeles, CA (LAX)/ Long Beach, CA (LGB)/ Ontario, CA (ONT)/ Santa Ana, CA (S | 530 | Los Angeles, CA (LAX)/ Long Beach, CA (LGB)/ Ontario, CA (ONT)/ Santa Ana, CA ( | ||
| > | NA) | > | SNA) | ||
| 558 | |||||
| 559 | Denver, CO (DEN)/ Colorado Springs (COS) | 531 | Denver, CO (DEN)/ Colorado Springs (COS) | ||
| 560 | |||||
| 561 | O’Hare – Chicago, IL (ORD)/ Midway – Chicago, IL (MDW) | 532 | O’Hare – Chicago, IL (ORD)/ Midway – Chicago, IL (MDW) | ||
| 562 | |||||
| 563 | Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX (DFW)/ Dallas, TX Love Field (DAL) | 533 | Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX (DFW)/ Dallas, TX Love Field (DAL) | ||
| 564 | |||||
| 565 | Bush Intercontinental – Houston, TX (IAH)/ Hobby – Houston, TX (HOU) Fort Lauder | 534 | Bush Intercontinental – Houston, TX (IAH)/ Hobby – Houston, TX (HOU) Fort Laude | ||
| > | dale, FL (FLL)/ Miami, FL (MIA)/ West Palm Beach, FL (DJT) | > | rdale, FL (FLL)/ Miami, FL (MIA)/ West Palm Beach, FL (DJT) | ||
| 566 | |||||
| 567 | Newark, NJ (EWR)/ LaGuardia – New York, NY (LGA)/ John F. Kennedy – New York, NY | 535 | Newark, NJ (EWR)/ LaGuardia – New York, NY (LGA)/ John F. Kennedy – New York, N | ||
| > | (JFK) | > | Y (JFK) | ||
| 568 | |||||
| 569 | Orlando, FL (MCO)/ Tampa, FL (TPA)/ Daytona Beach, FL (DAB)/ Melbourne, FL (MLB) | 536 | Orlando, FL (MCO)/ Tampa, FL (TPA)/ Daytona Beach, FL (DAB)/ Melbourne, FL (MLB | ||
| > | /Sarasota Bradenton, FL (SRQ) | > | )/Sarasota Bradenton, FL (SRQ) | ||
| 570 | 537 | ||||
| 571 | **(c) Additional Amenities** | 538 | **(c) Additional Amenities** | ||
| 572 | 539 | ||||
| 579 | **RULE 20: DENIED BOARDING COMPENSATION** | 546 | **RULE 20: DENIED BOARDING COMPENSATION** | ||
| 580 | 547 | ||||
| 581 | A) Overbooking of Flights | 548 | A) Overbooking of Flights | ||
| n | 582 | n | |||
| 583 | Because passengers with confirmed reservations on a flight sometimes fail to sho | 549 | Because passengers with confirmed reservations on a flight sometimes fail to sho | ||
| > | w, Delta reserves the right to sell more tickets for travel on each flight than | > | w, Delta reserves the right to sell more tickets for travel on each flight than | ||
| > | there are seats available on the aircraft. In some cases, this may result in a f | > | there are seats available on the aircraft. In some cases, this may result in a f | ||
| > | light in which Delta cannot accommodate one or more passengers with confirmed re | > | light in which Delta cannot accommodate one or more passengers with confirmed re | ||
| > | servations (an “oversold flight”). Delta may deny boarding to passengers with co | > | servations (an “oversold flight”). Delta may deny boarding to passengers with co | ||
| > | nfirmed reservations on an oversold flight as set forth in this rule. The rights | > | nfirmed reservations on an oversold flight as set forth in this rule. The rights | ||
| > | of passengers who are denied boarding shall be governed by this rule. | > | of passengers who are denied boarding shall be governed by this rule. | ||
| 584 | 550 | ||||
| 585 | B) Request For Volunteers | 551 | B) Request For Volunteers | ||
| n | 586 | n | |||
| 587 | Before denying boarding to any passenger holding a confirmed reservation on an o | 552 | Before denying boarding to any passenger holding a confirmed reservation on an | ||
| > | versold flight, Delta will ask other passengers on the flight to voluntarily giv | > | oversold flight, Delta will ask other passengers on the flight to voluntarily gi | ||
| > | e up their seat in exchange for compensation in an amount and form to be determi | > | ve up their seat in exchange for compensation in an amount and form to be determ | ||
| > | ned by Delta in its sole discretion. If a sufficient number of volunteers agree | > | ined by Delta in its sole discretion. If a sufficient number of volunteers agree | ||
| > | to give up their seats in response to Delta’s offer, then no passenger with a co | > | to give up their seats in response to Delta’s offer, then no passenger with a c | ||
| > | nfirmed reservation will be involuntarily denied boarding due to the oversale of | > | onfirmed reservation will be involuntarily denied boarding due to the oversale o | ||
| > | the flight. If there are more volunteers than required, selection of the volunt | > | f the flight. If there are more volunteers than required, selection of the volun | ||
| > | eer(s) to receive compensation will be determined in Delta’s sole discretion. | > | teer(s) to receive compensation will be determined in Delta’s sole discretion. | ||
| 588 | 553 | ||||
| 589 | C) Involuntary Denied Boarding | 554 | C) Involuntary Denied Boarding | ||
| n | 590 | n | |||
| 591 | If an insufficient number of passengers volunteer to give up their seats in resp | 555 | If an insufficient number of passengers volunteer to give up their seats in res | ||
| > | onse to Delta’s offer, Delta may involuntarily deny boarding to one or more pass | > | ponse to Delta’s offer, Delta may involuntarily deny boarding to one or more pas | ||
| > | engers on the oversold flight according to the following boarding priority rules | > | sengers on the oversold flight according to the following boarding priority rule | ||
| > | : | > | s: | ||
| 592 | 556 | ||||
| 593 | 1) Passengers Holding Tickets for Travel in Premium Cabin, SkyMiles members iden | 557 | 1) Passengers Holding Tickets for Travel in Premium Cabin, SkyMiles members iden | ||
| > | tified with a Diamond Medallion (“DM”), Platinum Medallion (“PM”), or Gold Medal | > | tified with a Diamond Medallion (“DM”), Platinum Medallion (“PM”), or Gold Medal | ||
| > | lion (“GM”) elite-status designation, and passengers holding tickets purchased u | > | lion (“GM”) elite-status designation, and passengers holding tickets purchased u | ||
| > | nder a DL corporate travel agreement. | > | nder a DL corporate travel agreement. | ||
| 594 | 558 | ||||
| 609 | Passengers with confirmed reservations who have not been issued a boarding pass | 573 | Passengers with confirmed reservations who have not been issued a boarding pass | ||
| > | and present themselves at the departure gate in compliance with Rule 13 will be | > | and present themselves at the departure gate in compliance with Rule 13 will be | ||
| > | accommodated according to the following priority rules: | > | accommodated according to the following priority rules: | ||
| 610 | 574 | ||||
| 611 | a) Passengers who have been rebooked to the present flight as a result of an irr | 575 | a) Passengers who have been rebooked to the present flight as a result of an irr | ||
| > | egular operation (e.g., delay, cancellation) of a previously booked flight. | > | egular operation (e.g., delay, cancellation) of a previously booked flight. | ||
| n | 612 | n | |||
| 613 | b) SkyMiles members identified with a Silver Medallion (“FO”) elite-status desig | 576 | b) SkyMiles members identified with a Silver Medallion (“FO”) elite-status desi | ||
| > | nation. | > | gnation. | ||
| 614 | |||||
| 615 | c) Passengers with a SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status. | 577 | c) Passengers with a SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status. | ||
| 616 | |||||
| 617 | d) Passengers without any elite-status designation. Within each of the foregoing | 578 | d) Passengers without any elite-status designation. Within each of the foregoin | ||
| > | groups, passengers are prioritized first by class of service and then by time o | > | g groups, passengers are prioritized first by class of service and then by time | ||
| > | f check-in. | > | of check-in. | ||
| 618 | 579 | ||||
| 619 | 4) Special Needs Passengers | 580 | 4) Special Needs Passengers | ||
| 620 | 581 | ||||
| 622 | 583 | ||||
| 623 | D) Transportation For Passengers Denied Boarding | 584 | D) Transportation For Passengers Denied Boarding | ||
| 624 | 585 | ||||
| n | 625 | Delta will provide transportation to passengers who volunteer to relinquish thei | n | 586 | Delta will provide transportation to passengers who volunteer to relinquish the |
| > | r seats or who are denied boarding involuntarily due to the oversale of a flight | > | ir seats or who are denied boarding involuntarily due to the oversale of a fligh | ||
| > | as follows: | > | t as follows: | ||
| 626 | 587 | ||||
| 627 | 1) Next Available Flight | 588 | 1) Next Available Flight | ||
| 628 | 589 | ||||
| 632 | 593 | ||||
| 633 | At Delta’s sole discretion, Delta may instead arrange for transportation on any | 594 | At Delta’s sole discretion, Delta may instead arrange for transportation on any | ||
| > | other Carrier or combination of Carriers to the passenger’s next Stopover, or if | > | other Carrier or combination of Carriers to the passenger’s next Stopover, or if | ||
| > | none, to the passenger’s destination, at no additional cost to the passenger. | > | none, to the passenger’s destination, at no additional cost to the passenger. | ||
| 634 | 595 | ||||
| n | 635 | 3) Overnight Stay Required | n | 596 | 3) Overnight Stay Required |
| 636 | 597 | ||||
| n | 637 | If the transportation provided to a passenger pursuant to this section requires | n | 598 | If the transportation provided to a passenger pursuant to this section requires |
| > | that the passenger stay overnight before continuing his/her travel, Delta will p | > | that the passenger stay overnight before continuing his/her travel, Delta will | ||
| > | rovide hotel accommodations to the passenger at no additional cost. If hotel acc | > | provide hotel accommodations to the passenger at no additional cost. If hotel ac | ||
| > | ommodations are unavailable, Delta will compensate the passenger with a credit v | > | commodations are unavailable, Delta will compensate the passenger with a credit | ||
| > | oucher valid for future purchases from Delta in an amount commensurate in value | > | voucher valid for future purchases from Delta in an amount commensurate in value | ||
| > | with the local average contracted hotel rate up to $100 USD, to be determined by | > | with the local average contracted hotel rate up to $100 USD, to be determined b | ||
| > | Delta. | > | y Delta. | ||
| 638 | 599 | ||||
| 639 | E) Compensation For Involuntary Denied Boarding | 600 | E) Compensation For Involuntary Denied Boarding | ||
| n | 640 | n | |||
| 641 | When a passenger with a confirmed reservation is involuntarily denied boarding o | 601 | When a passenger with a confirmed reservation is involuntarily denied boarding | ||
| > | n an oversold flight pursuant to this rule, Delta’s sole liability to the passen | > | on an oversold flight pursuant to this rule, Delta’s sole liability to the passe | ||
| > | ger shall be to provide alternative transportation as provided in paragraph D, a | > | nger shall be to provide alternative transportation as provided in paragraph D, | ||
| > | bove, and to pay denied boarding compensation, if applicable, pursuant to the te | > | above, and to pay denied boarding compensation, if applicable, pursuant to the t | ||
| > | rms and conditions of this rule. | > | erms and conditions of this rule. | ||
| 642 | 602 | ||||
| 643 | 1) Conditions For Payment of Involuntary Denied Boarding Compensation | 603 | 1) Conditions For Payment of Involuntary Denied Boarding Compensation | ||
| n | 644 | n | |||
| 645 | The passenger shall not be entitled to any compensation for involuntary denied b | 604 | The passenger shall not be entitled to any compensation for involuntary denied b | ||
| > | oarding if: | > | oarding if: | ||
| 646 | 605 | ||||
| n | 647 | a) Passenger’s Failure to Comply with Contract of Carriage | n | 606 | a) Passenger’s Failure to Comply with Contract of Carriage |
| 648 | |||||
| 649 | The passenger has not complied fully with Delta’s contract of carriage or tariff | 607 | The passenger has not complied fully with Delta’s contract of carriage or tarif | ||
| > | provisions regarding ticketing, reconfirmation, check-in, or acceptability for | > | f provisions regarding ticketing, reconfirmation, check-in, or acceptability for | ||
| > | transportation | > | transportation | ||
| 650 | 608 | ||||
| n | 651 | b) Substitution of Equipment | n | 609 | b) Substitution of Equipment |
| 652 | |||||
| 653 | The flight for which the passenger holds confirmed space is unable to accommodat | 610 | The flight for which the passenger holds confirmed space is unable to accommodat | ||
| > | e that passenger because of substitution of equipment of lesser capacity when re | > | e that passenger because of substitution of equipment of lesser capacity when re | ||
| > | quired by operational or safety reasons; or, on an aircraft with a designed pass | > | quired by operational or safety reasons; or, on an aircraft with a designed pass | ||
| > | enger capacity of 60 or fewer seats, the flight for which the passenger holds co | > | enger capacity of 60 or fewer seats, the flight for which the passenger holds co | ||
| > | nfirmed reserved space is unable to accommodate that passenger due to weight/bal | > | nfirmed reserved space is unable to accommodate that passenger due to weight/bal | ||
| > | ance restrictions when required by operational or safety reasons. | > | ance restrictions when required by operational or safety reasons. | ||
| 654 | 611 | ||||
| n | 655 | c) Carriage in Alternative Cabin | n | 612 | c) Carriage in Alternative Cabin |
| 656 | |||||
| 657 | Delta offers to accommodate the passenger in a section of the aircraft other tha | 613 | Delta offers to accommodate the passenger in a section of the aircraft other th | ||
| > | n that specified on his/her ticket at no extra charge; provided however that if | > | an that specified on his/her ticket at no extra charge; provided however that if | ||
| > | a passenger is seated in a section for which a lower fare applies, the passenger | > | a passenger is seated in a section for which a lower fare applies, the passenge | ||
| > | will be entitled to a refund of the difference in fare. | > | r will be entitled to a refund of the difference in fare. | ||
| 658 | 614 | ||||
| n | 659 | d) Alternative Transportation | n | 615 | d) Alternative Transportation |
| 660 | |||||
| 661 | Delta arranges comparable air transportation, or other transportation used by th | 616 | Delta arranges comparable air transportation, or other transportation used by t | ||
| > | e passenger, at no extra cost to the passenger, that at the time such arrangemen | > | he passenger, at no extra cost to the passenger, that at the time such arrangeme | ||
| > | ts are made is scheduled to arrive at the passenger’s next Stopover, or, if none | > | nts are made is scheduled to arrive at the passenger’s next Stopover, or, if non | ||
| > | , final destination within one hour after the planned arrival time of the passen | > | e, final destination within one hour after the planned arrival time of the passe | ||
| > | ger’s original flight or flights. | > | nger’s original flight or flights. | ||
| 662 | 617 | ||||
| 663 | F) Amount of Involuntary Denied Boarding Compensation | 618 | F) Amount of Involuntary Denied Boarding Compensation | ||
| n | 664 | n | |||
| 665 | If all conditions for compensation are met, then Delta shall pay compensation to | 619 | If all conditions for compensation are met, then Delta shall pay compensation t | ||
| > | passengers involuntarily denied boarding in an amount to be calculated as follo | > | o passengers involuntarily denied boarding in an amount to be calculated as foll | ||
| > | ws: | > | ows: | ||
| 666 | 620 | ||||
| 667 | 1) When Delta arranges Qualifying Alternative Transportation | 621 | 1) When Delta arranges Qualifying Alternative Transportation | ||
| n | 668 | n | |||
| 669 | If Delta arranges Qualifying Alternative Transportation, then Delta will pay den | 622 | If Delta arranges Qualifying Alternative Transportation, then Delta will pay de | ||
| > | ied boarding compensation in an amount equal to 200% of the fare (including any | > | nied boarding compensation in an amount equal to 200% of the fare (including any | ||
| > | surcharges and air transportation taxes) to the passenger’s next Stopover, or if | > | surcharges and air transportation taxes) to the passenger’s next Stopover, or i | ||
| > | none, to his/her final destination, but no more than $1,075.00. | > | f none, to his/her final destination, but no more than $1,075.00. | ||
| 670 | 623 | ||||
| n | 671 | 2) Where Delta cannot arrange Qualifying Alternative Transportation | n | 624 | 2) Where Delta cannot arrange Qualifying Alternative Transportation |
| 672 | |||||
| 673 | If Delta cannot arrange Qualifying Alternative Transportation, then Delta will p | 625 | If Delta cannot arrange Qualifying Alternative Transportation, then Delta will | ||
| > | ay denied boarding compensation in an amount equal to 400% of the fare (includin | > | pay denied boarding compensation in an amount equal to 400% of the fare (includi | ||
| > | g any surcharges and air transportation taxes) to the passenger’s next Stopover, | > | ng any surcharges and air transportation taxes) to the passenger’s next Stopover | ||
| > | or if none, to his/her final destination, but no more than $2,150.00. | > | , or if none, to his/her final destination, but no more than $2,150.00. | ||
| 674 | 626 | ||||
| 675 | G) Time of Payment for Involuntary Denied Boarding Compensation | 627 | G) Time of Payment for Involuntary Denied Boarding Compensation | ||
| n | 676 | n | |||
| 677 | If all conditions for compensation are met, Delta will pay any involuntary denie | 628 | If all conditions for compensation are met, Delta will pay any involuntary deni | ||
| > | d boarding compensation on the day and at the place where the denial of boarding | > | ed boarding compensation on the day and at the place where the denial of boardin | ||
| > | occurred, in cash or immediately negotiable check; provided, however, that if t | > | g occurred, in cash or immediately negotiable check; provided, however, that if | ||
| > | he alternative transportation arranged for the passenger’s convenience departs b | > | the alternative transportation arranged for the passenger’s convenience departs | ||
| > | efore the payment can be made to the passenger, then payment will be made by mai | > | before the payment can be made to the passenger, then payment will be made by ma | ||
| > | l or other means within 24 hours after the denied boarding occurs. | > | il or other means within 24 hours after the denied boarding occurs. | ||
| 678 | 629 | ||||
| 679 | **RULE 21: REROUTING** | 630 | **RULE 21: REROUTING** | ||
| 680 | 631 | ||||
| 684 | 635 | ||||
| 685 | a. Unless otherwise specified in the fare rule, a passenger may change the routi | 636 | a. Unless otherwise specified in the fare rule, a passenger may change the routi | ||
| > | ng, destination, Carrier(s), class of service, or dates of travel specified on a | > | ng, destination, Carrier(s), class of service, or dates of travel specified on a | ||
| > | n unused ticket in accordance with paragraph 2) below, provided that, after tran | > | n unused ticket in accordance with paragraph 2) below, provided that, after tran | ||
| > | sportation has commenced, a one-way ticket will not be converted into any other | > | sportation has commenced, a one-way ticket will not be converted into any other | ||
| > | type of ticket (such as a round-trip, circle-trip or open-jaw trip ticket). | > | type of ticket (such as a round-trip, circle-trip or open-jaw trip ticket). | ||
| 686 | 637 | ||||
| n | 687 | b. Except as otherwise provided in Rule 19, Go to footer note , the fares and ch | n | 638 | b. Except as otherwise provided in Rule 19, Go to footer note, the fares and ch |
| > | arges applicable, when a rerouting or change in ultimate destination is made at | > | arges applicable, when a rerouting or change in ultimate destination is made at | ||
| > | passenger's request prior to arrival at the ultimate destination named on the or | > | passenger's request prior to arrival at the ultimate destination named on the or | ||
| > | iginal ticket, shall be the applicable fare and charges for the entire revised i | > | iginal ticket, shall be the applicable fare and charges for the entire revised i | ||
| > | tinerary in effect on the date that the rerouting or change in ultimate destinat | > | tinerary in effect on the date that the rerouting or change in ultimate destinat | ||
| > | ion is entered on the passenger's new ticket. | > | ion is entered on the passenger's new ticket. | ||
| 688 | 639 | ||||
| n | 689 | c. Rule 12(E) applies for validity of voluntarily exchanged/reissued tickets. | n | 640 | c. Rule 12(E) applies for validity of voluntarily exchanged/reissued tickets. |
| 690 | 641 | ||||
| 691 | 2. Fare Applicable To Upgrading Class Of Service While In Flight | 642 | 2. Fare Applicable To Upgrading Class Of Service While In Flight | ||
| n | 692 | n | |||
| 693 | When a passenger moves from one class of service to another while in flight, an | 643 | When a passenger moves from one class of service to another while in flight, an | ||
| > | additional collection will be made in an amount equal to the difference between: | > | additional collection will be made in an amount equal to the difference between | ||
| > | : | ||||
| 694 | 644 | ||||
| 695 | 1. The one-way fare applicable to the class of service used from passenger's poi | 645 | 1. The one-way fare applicable to the class of service used from passenger's poi | ||
| > | nt of origin on such flight to the last scheduled stop prior to the passenger's | > | nt of origin on such flight to the last scheduled stop prior to the passenger's | ||
| > | change in class of service, plus the one-way fare in the new class of service fr | > | change in class of service, plus the one-way fare in the new class of service fr | ||
| > | om such stop to the passenger's destination on such flight, and | > | om such stop to the passenger's destination on such flight, and | ||
| 696 | 646 | ||||
| n | 697 | 2. The fare paid for transportation from the passenger's origin to destination o | n | 647 | 2. The fare paid for transportation from the passenger's origin to destination |
| > | n such flight. | > | on such flight. | ||
| 698 | 648 | ||||
| n | 699 | When the amount described in 1) above is less than the amount described in 2) ab | n | 649 | When the amount described in 1) above is less than the amount described in 2) a |
| > | ove, no additional collection will be made. The acceptance of such passenger in | > | bove, no additional collection will be made. The acceptance of such passenger in | ||
| > | the class of service to which he/she is moving for travel beyond the next schedu | > | the class of service to which he/she is moving for travel beyond the next sched | ||
| > | led stopping point in the flight is subject to availability. Discounts will not | > | uled stopping point in the flight is subject to availability. Discounts will not | ||
| > | apply. | > | apply. | ||
| 700 | 650 | ||||
| 701 | **B. Ticket reissue procedures** | 651 | **B. Ticket reissue procedures** | ||
| 702 | 652 | ||||
| n | 703 | -Unless otherwise specified in a fare rule, the following procedures will apply | n | 653 | -Unless otherwise specified in a fare rule, the following procedures will apply |
| > | to Delta ticket reissues. | > | to Delta ticket reissues. | ||
| 704 | 654 | ||||
| n | 705 | For nonrefundable fares: | n | 655 | For nonrefundable fares: |
| 706 | 656 | ||||
| n | 707 | - If the price of the new ticket is lower than the ticket being reissued, the di | n | 657 | - If the price of the new ticket is lower than the ticket being reissued, the d |
| > | fference in ticket price will be provided to the passenger in the form of a non- | > | ifference in ticket price will be provided to the passenger in the form of a non | ||
| > | refundable Delta travel voucher at the time of reissue. | > | -refundable Delta travel voucher at the time of reissue. | ||
| 708 | |||||
| 709 | - If the price of the new ticket is equal to or higher than the ticket being rei | 658 | - If the price of the new ticket is equal to or higher than the ticket being re | ||
| > | ssued any difference in fare will be collected at the time of reissue. | > | issued any difference in fare will be collected at the time of reissue. | ||
| 710 | 659 | ||||
| n | 711 | For refundable fares: | n | 660 | For refundable fares: |
| 712 | |||||
| 713 | - If the price of the new ticket is lower than the ticket being reissued, any di | 661 | - If the price of the new ticket is lower than the ticket being reissued, any | ||
| > | fference In fare will be refunded to the original form of payment at the time of | > | difference In fare will be refunded to the original form of payment at the time | ||
| > | reissue. | > | of reissue. | ||
| 714 | |||||
| 715 | - If the price of the new ticket is higher than the ticket being reissued, the d | 662 | - If the price of the new ticket is higher than the ticket being reissued, the | ||
| > | ifference in fare will be collected at the time of reissue. | > | difference in fare will be collected at the time of reissue. | ||
| 716 | 663 | ||||
| n | 717 | -Flights must be rebooked and the ticket reissued at the time of the change. | n | 664 | -Flights must be rebooked and the ticket reissued at the time of the change. |
| > | |||||
| 718 | 665 | ||||
| n | 719 | 1. Unused tickets | n | 666 | 1. Unused tickets |
| 720 | 667 | ||||
| n | 721 | When making changes to an unused ticket, Delta will cancel the itinerary and sta | n | 668 | When making changes to an unused ticket, Delta will cancel the itinerary and st |
| > | rt over, issuing a new ticket using current fares subject to all applicable fare | > | art over, issuing a new ticket using current fares subject to all applicable far | ||
| > | rules. The value of the original ticket may be applied toward the purchase of | > | e rules. The value of the original ticket may be applied toward the purchase of | ||
| > | the new ticket. If the unused fare is refundable, the value of the original tic | > | the new ticket. If the unused fare is refundable, the value of the original ti | ||
| > | ket may be applied toward the purchase of the new ticket. | > | cket may be applied toward the purchase of the new ticket. | ||
| 722 | 669 | ||||
| n | 723 | 2. Partially Used Tickets | n | 670 | 2. Partially Used Tickets |
| 724 | 671 | ||||
| n | 725 | a. When making changes to partially used tickets, Delta will apply one of the fo | n | 672 | a. When making changes to partially used tickets, Delta will apply one of the f |
| > | llowing procedures resulting in the lowest fare: | > | ollowing procedures resulting in the lowest fare: | ||
| 726 | |||||
| 727 | i. Reprice the itinerary, attempting to keep fares of the fully flown fare com | 673 | i. Reprice the itinerary, attempting to keep fares of the fully flown fare co | ||
| > | ponents and replacing the unflown fare components using current fares. No chang | > | mponents and replacing the unflown fare components using current fares. No chan | ||
| > | es are permitted to the fare break points of the fully flown fare components. D | > | ges are permitted to the fare break points of the fully flown fare components. | ||
| > | elta will validate all fare rules at the time of reissue. The new ticket may be | > | Delta will validate all fare rules at the time of reissue. The new ticket may be | ||
| > | a lower or equal or higher price than the previous ticket. | > | a lower or equal or higher price than the previous ticket. | ||
| 728 | 674 | ||||
| n | 729 | -OR- | n | 675 | -OR- |
| 730 | 676 | ||||
| n | 731 | ii. Issue a new ticket using current fares and validating all fare rules at the | n | 677 | ii. Issue a new ticket using current fares and validating all fare rules at t |
| > | time of reissue. If the original fare is nonrefundable, the Carrier will apply | > | he time of reissue. If the original fare is nonrefundable, the Carrier will app | ||
| > | the remaining value for the unflown Segments of the partially used ticket, if a | > | ly the remaining value for the unflown Segments of the partially used ticket, if | ||
| > | ny toward the purchase of a new ticket. For refundable fares, Delta will apply | > | any toward the purchase of a new ticket. For refundable fares, Delta will appl | ||
| > | the remaining value from the partially used ticket, if any, toward the purchase | > | y the remaining value from the partially used ticket, if any, toward the purchas | ||
| > | of a new ticket. | > | e of a new ticket. | ||
| 732 | 678 | ||||
| 733 | **C. Same Day Confirmed** | 679 | **C. Same Day Confirmed** | ||
| n | 734 | n | |||
| 735 | Unless otherwise specified in the fare rules, a passenger holding a nonrefundabl | 680 | Unless otherwise specified in the fare rules, a passenger holding a nonrefundab | ||
| > | e ticket may change to another flight to the same destination operated by Delta | > | le ticket may change to another flight to the same destination operated by Delta | ||
| > | or a Delta Connection carrier on the same day, subject to the policies set forth | > | or a Delta Connection carrier on the same day, subject to the policies set fort | ||
| > | at https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/ticket-changes-ref | > | h at /content/www/us/en/en_US/traveling-with-us/ticket-changes-refunds/samedaytr | ||
| > | unds/samedaytravel-changes.html and incorporated herein. | > | avel-changes.html and incorporated herein. | ||
| 736 | 681 | ||||
| 737 | **RULE 22: REFUNDS** | 682 | **RULE 22: REFUNDS** | ||
| 738 | 683 | ||||
| 740 | 685 | ||||
| 741 | If a refund is required due to a flight cancellation or significantly delayed or | 686 | If a refund is required due to a flight cancellation or significantly delayed or | ||
| > | changed flight pursuant to Rule 19(A) or refusal to transport pursuant to Rule | > | changed flight pursuant to Rule 19(A) or refusal to transport pursuant to Rule | ||
| > | 7 (except as a result of passenger’s failure to comply with the Contract of Carr | > | 7 (except as a result of passenger’s failure to comply with the Contract of Carr | ||
| > | iage), the following refund will be made directly to you: | > | iage), the following refund will be made directly to you: | ||
| 742 | 687 | ||||
| n | 743 | 1) If no portion of the ticket has been used, the refund will be an amount equal | n | 688 | 1) If no portion of the ticket has been used, the refund will be an amount equa |
| > | to the fare paid. | > | l to the fare paid. | ||
| 744 | 689 | ||||
| n | 745 | 2) If a portion of the ticket has been used and termination (interruption) occur | n | 690 | 2) If a portion of the ticket has been used and termination (interruption) occu |
| > | s: | > | rs: | ||
| 746 | 691 | ||||
| 747 | a) At A Fare Breakpoint - The refund will be an amount equal to the fare paid fo | 692 | a) At A Fare Breakpoint - The refund will be an amount equal to the fare paid fo | ||
| > | r the unused transportation from the point of termination (interruption) to the | > | r the unused transportation from the point of termination (interruption) to the | ||
| > | destination or next Stopover point named on the ticket, or to a point at which t | > | destination or next Stopover point named on the ticket, or to a point at which t | ||
| > | ransportation is to be resumed. No refund will apply when alternate transportati | > | ransportation is to be resumed. No refund will apply when alternate transportati | ||
| > | on is provided by Delta and accepted by the passenger. | > | on is provided by Delta and accepted by the passenger. | ||
| 748 | 693 | ||||
| n | 749 | b) Within A Fare Component - The refund will be an amount equal to the percentag | n | 694 | b) Within A Fare Component - The refund will be an amount equal to the percenta |
| > | e of unflown mileage to fare component total mileage by prorating the fare paid | > | ge of unflown mileage to fare component total mileage by prorating the fare paid | ||
| > | for the fare component, from the point of termination/interruption to the destin | > | for the fare component, from the point of termination/interruption to the desti | ||
| > | ation, or next Stopover point named on the ticket, or to the point at which tran | > | nation, or next Stopover point named on the ticket, or to the point at which tra | ||
| > | sportation is to be resumed. No refund will apply when alternate transportation | > | nsportation is to be resumed. No refund will apply when alternate transportation | ||
| > | is provided by Delta and accepted by the passenger. | > | is provided by Delta and accepted by the passenger. | ||
| 750 | 695 | ||||
| 751 | **B. Voluntary Refunds** | 696 | **B. Voluntary Refunds** | ||
| 752 | 697 | ||||
| n | n | 698 | **1. Nonrefundable Tickets | ||
| 699 | |||||
| 753 | **1. Nonrefundable Tickets** Most tickets issued by Delta are nonrefundable. Exc | 700 | **Most tickets issued by Delta are nonrefundable. Except where required by law o | ||
| > | ept where required by law or expressly set forth in the Contract of Carriage, De | > | r expressly set forth in the Contract of Carriage, Delta will not refund any por | ||
| > | lta will not refund any portion of a fare that is nonrefundable, and Delta will | > | tion of a fare that is nonrefundable, and Delta will not refund any taxes or gov | ||
| > | not refund any taxes or government-imposed fees or charges collected upon nonref | > | ernment-imposed fees or charges collected upon nonrefundable tickets. If you can | ||
| > | undable tickets. If you cancel or change your nonrefundable ticket prior to depa | > | cel or change your nonrefundable ticket prior to departure, subject to the appli | ||
| > | rture, subject to the applicable fare rules and other provisions of the Contract | > | cable fare rules and other provisions of the Contract of Carriage, the value of | ||
| > | of Carriage, the value of the unused portion of a nonrefundable ticket (includi | > | the unused portion of a nonrefundable ticket (including taxes and government-imp | ||
| > | ng taxes and government-imposed fees or charges), less applicable charges by Del | > | osed fees or charges), less applicable charges by Delta, may be applied toward t | ||
| > | ta, may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Delta, or to upgrade | > | he purchase of future travel on Delta, or to upgrade or downgrade those tickets | ||
| > | or downgrade those tickets after purchase. | > | after purchase. | ||
| 754 | 701 | ||||
| 755 | In the event of death of the passenger prior to the date of travel, tickets issu | 702 | In the event of death of the passenger prior to the date of travel, tickets issu | ||
| > | ed at nonrefundable fares will be refunded to the deceased passengers’ estate up | > | ed at nonrefundable fares will be refunded to the deceased passengers’ estate up | ||
| > | on request. | > | on request. | ||
| 756 | 703 | ||||
| n | 757 | **2. Fully Refundable Tickets** If your ticket was purchased at a fare that is f | n | 704 | **2. Fully Refundable Tickets |
| > | ully refundable, Delta will issue a refund of any unused refundable portion of y | ||||
| > | our ticket at your request. You must surrender any unused portion of the ticket | ||||
| > | at the time of the refund request. If a request for refund is not made, then sub | ||||
| > | ject to the fare rules and other provisions of the Contract of Carriage, the va | ||||
| > | lue of the unused portion of a refundable ticket (including taxes and government | ||||
| > | -imposed fees or charges) may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on | ||||
| > | Delta, or to upgrade or downgrade those tickets after purchase. The amount of | ||||
| > | the refund or available credit will be calculated as follows: | ||||
| 705 | |||||
| 706 | **If your ticket was purchased at a fare that is fully refundable, Delta will is | ||||
| > | sue a refund of any unused refundable portion of your ticket at your request. Yo | ||||
| > | u must surrender any unused portion of the ticket at the time of the refund requ | ||||
| > | est. If a request for refund is not made, then subject to the fare rules and oth | ||||
| > | er provisions of the Contract of Carriage, the value of the unused portion of a | ||||
| > | refundable ticket (including taxes and government-imposed fees or charges) may | ||||
| > | be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Delta, or to upgrade or downg | ||||
| > | rade those tickets after purchase. The amount of the refund or available credit | ||||
| > | will be calculated as follows: | ||||
| 758 | 707 | ||||
| 759 | (i) If no portion of the ticket has been used, the total fare and all taxes, fee | 708 | (i) If no portion of the ticket has been used, the total fare and all taxes, fee | ||
| > | s, and charges paid by you will be refunded or available toward the purchase of | > | s, and charges paid by you will be refunded or available toward the purchase of | ||
| > | future travel. | > | future travel. | ||
| 760 | 709 | ||||
| 762 | 711 | ||||
| 763 | By cancelling or changing your refundable ticket prior to departure, or failing | 712 | By cancelling or changing your refundable ticket prior to departure, or failing | ||
| > | to appear for your flight, you authorize and consent to Delta receiving any avai | > | to appear for your flight, you authorize and consent to Delta receiving any avai | ||
| > | lable credit or refund of taxes and government-imposed fees or charges collected | > | lable credit or refund of taxes and government-imposed fees or charges collected | ||
| > | by Delta on the unused portion of the refundable ticket. Any value from a refun | > | by Delta on the unused portion of the refundable ticket. Any value from a refun | ||
| > | dable ticket available for the purchase of future travel must be used and all tr | > | dable ticket available for the purchase of future travel must be used and all tr | ||
| > | avel completed within one year from the date of issue of the original ticket. | > | avel completed within one year from the date of issue of the original ticket. | ||
| 764 | 713 | ||||
| n | n | 714 | **C. Time Limit for Refund Requests | ||
| 715 | |||||
| 765 | **C. Time Limit for Refund Requests** No refund will be issued on any ticket unl | 716 | **No refund will be issued on any ticket unless Delta receives a request for the | ||
| > | ess Delta receives a request for the refund and any unused coupons are surrender | > | refund and any unused coupons are surrendered to Delta within one year of the o | ||
| > | ed to Delta within one year of the original issue date of the ticket. | > | riginal issue date of the ticket. | ||
| 766 | 717 | ||||
| n | n | 718 | **D. Form of Refund | ||
| 719 | |||||
| 767 | **D. Form of Refund** Delta will issue refunds on eligible tickets as follows: | 720 | **Delta will issue refunds on eligible tickets as follows: | ||
| 768 | 721 | ||||
| n | 769 | 1. Tickets paid for by credit card will be refunded to the credit card account u | n | 722 | 1. Tickets paid for by credit card will be refunded to the credit card account |
| > | sed to purchase the ticket, typically within seven business days of Delta's init | > | used to purchase the ticket, typically within seven business days of Delta's ini | ||
| > | ial receipt of refund request. | > | tial receipt of refund request. | ||
| 770 | 723 | ||||
| n | 771 | 2. Tickets paid for by cash, if cash is accepted by Delta, will be refunded by c | n | 724 | 2. Tickets paid for by cash, if cash is accepted by Delta, will be refunded by |
| > | heck issued to the person named as a passenger on the ticket, typically within 2 | > | check issued to the person named as a passenger on the ticket, typically within | ||
| > | 0 days of Delta's receipt of initial refund request. | > | 20 days of Delta's receipt of initial refund request. | ||
| 772 | 725 | ||||
| n | 773 | 3. Tickets charged under a universal air travel plan will be refunded to the sub | n | 726 | 3. Tickets charged under a universal air travel plan will be refunded to the su |
| > | scriber against whose account the ticket was charged, typically within 20 days o | > | bscriber against whose account the ticket was charged, typically within 20 days | ||
| > | f Delta's receipt of initial refund request. | > | of Delta's receipt of initial refund request. | ||
| 774 | 727 | ||||
| n | 775 | 4. Tickets issued against governmental transportation requests shall be issued a | n | 728 | 4. Tickets issued against governmental transportation requests shall be issued |
| > | s required by applicable government regulation. | > | as required by applicable government regulation. | ||
| 776 | 729 | ||||
| n | 777 | 5. Tickets paid with any other form of payment will be issued back to the origin | n | 730 | 5. Tickets paid with any other form of payment will be issued back to the origi |
| > | al form of payment, typically within 20 days of Delta's receipt of initial refun | > | nal form of payment, typically within 20 days of Delta's receipt of initial refu | ||
| > | d request. | > | nd request. | ||
| 778 | 731 | ||||
| n | n | 732 | **D. Overcharges | ||
| 733 | |||||
| 779 | **D. Overcharges** No claims for overcharge shall be valid and DL shall have no | 734 | **No claims for overcharge shall be valid and DL shall have no liability if clai | ||
| > | liability if claim is more than forty five (45) days after the date of issue of | > | m is more than forty five (45) days after the date of issue of the ticket. | ||
| > | the ticket. | ||||
| 780 | 735 | ||||
| 781 | **RULE 23: CURRENCY; DECLINED OR DISPUTED FORMS OF PAYMENT** | 736 | **RULE 23: CURRENCY; DECLINED OR DISPUTED FORMS OF PAYMENT** | ||
| 782 | 737 | ||||
| 789 | Delta shall not be liable for any punitive, consequential or special damages ari | 744 | Delta shall not be liable for any punitive, consequential or special damages ari | ||
| > | sing out of or in connection with carriage or other services performed by Delta, | > | sing out of or in connection with carriage or other services performed by Delta, | ||
| > | whether or not Delta had knowledge that such damage might be incurred. Delta s | > | whether or not Delta had knowledge that such damage might be incurred. Delta s | ||
| > | hall not be liable for any damage arising out of its compliance with any laws, g | > | hall not be liable for any damage arising out of its compliance with any laws, g | ||
| > | overnment regulations, orders, rules, requirements or security directives or as | > | overnment regulations, orders, rules, requirements or security directives or as | ||
| > | a result of a passenger’s failure to comply with such laws, government regulatio | > | a result of a passenger’s failure to comply with such laws, government regulatio | ||
| > | ns, orders, rules, requirements or security directives or as a result of Passeng | > | ns, orders, rules, requirements or security directives or as a result of Passeng | ||
| > | er’s reliance on advice provided by Delta regarding such laws, regulations, orde | > | er’s reliance on advice provided by Delta regarding such laws, regulations, orde | ||
| > | rs, rules, requirements or security directives. | > | rs, rules, requirements or security directives. | ||
| 790 | 745 | ||||
| 791 | Election or failure by Delta to enforce any provision of the contract of carriag | 746 | Election or failure by Delta to enforce any provision of the contract of carriag | ||
| > | e shall not constitute a waiver of its rights and remedies with regard to such p | > | e shall not constitute a waiver of its rights and remedies with regard to such p | ||
| > | rovision or any other provision. | > | rovision or any other provision. | ||
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