Delta Airlines, headquartered in Atlanta, is the world�s second biggest airline. It operates a large network of domestic and international flights from nine hubs around the United States.
Recent traveler stories about Delta Airlines flights, connections, baggage, schedule changes, and customer service.
I cancelled within the permitted window and uploaded the receipts for Delta Airlines DL768. The refund case showed as closed even though the $198 credit never posted. Each chat agent told me to wait another billing cycle. I do not mind a process, but I do mind starting from zero every time I contact support.
At Tokyo Haneda on Jun 16, 2026, our boarding group 8 was called and then held to the side while several later passengers were allowed through. No one explained the change. The flight was fine once we sat down, but the tone at the door made the start of the trip feel disorganized and dismissive.
We paid to keep our family together on Delta Airlines DL842 from MIA to DXB. At check-in, two of the 2 children were assigned several rows away. The airport team fixed one seat but not all of them, so another passenger had to trade. Families should not have to negotiate at the cabin door after paying for seats.
The cabin on Delta Airlines DL879 was clean, and the crew noticed small things without being asked. On Dec 6, 2026, a passenger near me was nervous during turbulence, and a flight attendant checked back twice with water and a quiet update. Nothing dramatic happened, which is exactly why the trip felt professional.
Delta Airlines changed my departure from Delhi by several hours. The email said I could choose alternatives online, but every option ended with an error. I waited 107 minutes on the phone and then the call dropped. By the time I reached an agent, the better connection was gone.
My mother needed wheelchair assistance for Delta Airlines DL953. At Terminal 4, the escort arrived before boarding, stayed with us through security, and made sure the destination team at Mexico City knew where to meet her. It made a difficult travel day feel manageable.
I selected a standard aisle seat for Delta Airlines DL100 and saw two separate $72 charges on my card. The website showed only one seat purchase, so I had to send bank screenshots to prove the duplicate billing. The duplicate was corrected, but only after three messages.
The mobile boarding pass for Delta Airlines DL137 loaded fine at home, then disappeared at Singapore Changi security on Dec 18, 2026. The kiosk printed a new one, but I had to leave the line and start over. The staff helped, but the app made a simple trip more stressful than it needed to be.
Alex on Delta Airlines DL174 deserves credit. I had a tight deadline after landing and asked about the arrival gate. The crew could not promise anything, but they checked the latest gate information, helped me keep my laptop bag accessible, and gave clear updates before landing.
The bag reached London Heathrow 4 days after I did, and one wheel was cracked. The airport desk told me to file online, the website asked for airport paperwork, and the airport desk had not given me that form. That loop made the baggage issue feel worse than the damage.
A middle initial was missing from my ticket, and I expected a long argument at Miami. Instead, the Delta Airlines counter agent checked the passport, corrected the record, and explained what would show on the boarding pass. The whole issue took about ten minutes on Sep 4, 2026.
Delta Airlines asked for volunteers on DL285, then started calling names at the podium without making the order clear. We were traveling from JFK to YYZ for a family event and spent nearly an hour unsure whether we still had seats. We did fly, but the communication was poor.
While booking with Delta Airlines, I found it difficult to tell which seat and baggage options were included in the fare. Additional charges appeared during checkout that I had not expected from the first price shown. A clearer cost summary before payment would make the choices easier to compare.
My Delta Airlines flight from Denver departed close to schedule and arrived on time. Check-in was easy, the cabin was clean, and the crew gave clear instructions. I would have appreciated a little more legroom, but overall the trip went as planned.
Delta Airlines delayed boarding while the aircraft was checked for a maintenance issue. I understand safety checks can affect a schedule and would rather wait than fly without a review. What was difficult was hearing different estimates without knowing when the next update would come. Regular confirmed updates would have helped.
During my Delta Airlines flight, turbulence made several passengers uneasy. The crew secured the cabin, explained what was happening, and checked back once it was safe to move around. Their calm communication helped people understand the situation without adding worry. The crew remained courteous throughout the trip.
I tried to check in for my Delta Airlines flight using the app, but it returned an error when I selected my seat. I tried again and saw the same message, so I asked for help at the airport. The agent got me checked in, but the extra steps added stress before departure. A working retry option would improve the experience.
A schedule change affected my Delta Airlines connection, and I was unsure whether I would arrive in time for an appointment in Orlando. The agent reviewed options, explained arrival times, and helped me choose a route that worked. The new itinerary was not ideal, but I knew what to expect.
I called Delta Airlines before travel to confirm arrangements for my pet, but the airport record did not match what I had been told. Staff checked the reservation and helped us continue, though waiting at the counter was stressful. One clear confirmation with check-in steps would have helped.
Delta Airlines changed my departure time after I had arranged transportation to the airport. I kept the trip, but the new timing meant revising other plans. The notification explained the change, though I had to search the booking page for alternatives. Showing the itinerary and options together would be helpful.
My Delta Airlines flight from Toronto to Boston left several hours late, and I missed the connection planned for that evening. I was rebooked, but the first updates did not explain how long the delay might last or what options were available. I reached my destination the next day. Clearer updates would have made it easier to plan.
My checked bag did not arrive with me on my Delta Airlines trip to Orlando. I filed a report and checked the tracking page, but neither gave a useful delivery estimate. I bought a few essentials while waiting. The bag eventually arrived, though more specific updates would have helped.
I contacted Delta Airlines about a changed itinerary and was transferred more than once. Each representative asked me to repeat the same details, and I received different instructions. An agent eventually clarified the schedule. A clearer handoff would have saved time.
My family booked Delta Airlines tickets together, but our seats were assigned several rows apart. We asked for help and got one seat changed; we still needed another passenger to switch so a child could sit with an adult. We managed, but boarding was more stressful.
My incoming Delta Airlines flight arrived late, leaving a short connection at New York JFK. A gate agent checked the departure information, explained the quickest route, and confirmed boarding was still open. I made it with little time to spare. The calm, practical help made a stressful transfer easier.
After canceling an Delta Airlines booking, I requested a refund and received confirmation that it was under review. When I checked again, the case appeared closed, but I could not tell whether the refund had been issued or converted to credit. Support asked me to wait, then resubmit information. A clear status update would have helped.
I requested wheelchair assistance for my Delta Airlines trip and was concerned about a tight terminal transfer. The staff member met me near the arrival gate, checked where I needed to go, and helped me reach the next departure area. The assistance was patient and respectful, and I boarded without rushing.
My Delta Airlines flight from Chicago O Hare departed close to schedule and arrived on time. Check-in was easy, the cabin was clean, and the crew gave clear instructions. I would have appreciated a little more legroom, but overall the trip went as planned.
A schedule change affected my Delta Airlines connection, and I was unsure whether I would arrive in time for an appointment in Boston. The agent reviewed options, explained arrival times, and helped me choose a route that worked. The new itinerary was not ideal, but I knew what to expect.
My Delta Airlines flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Orlando left several hours late, and I missed the connection planned for that evening. I was rebooked, but the first updates did not explain how long the delay might last or what options were available. I reached my destination the next day. Clearer updates would have made it easier to plan.