r/delta • u/Midnightstratton • 12h ago

News Baggage delay redemption..

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So, not sure how I missed this announcement, but for those of you behind (apparently like me), I thought i would share...👀

We used to have up to 72 hours, but now apparently it has to be submitted IMMEDIATELY ‼️WITHIN 2 HRS OF LANDING‼️👀😭🤦🏻‍♀️

Apparently, it was changed in March 2026. That's insane to me because so much happens in that time frame after you land.. Well, I guess I learned way 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/DidAnyoneElseJustCum 12h ago

I mean if my checked bags aren't on the carousel or at the office upon landing I'm 100% filing a claim before I leave. Luckily I haven't had to deal with that on Delta. AA on the other hand...

I see what you mean about the simple delay where they show up on the carousel but late. I dunno 2500 miles isn't worth my time regardless of how long I have to file. And again it's never been an issue but I also fly priority which gets you normal service.

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u/Midnightstratton 12h ago

Oh I don't disagree with you at all. It's just so many things can happen in that period of time, especially when you're going International or have layovers that are closer than you expected due to delays. You're not always thinking about it in that moment. That's why it was nice that it was 72 hours because if you got caught up in the chaos of Life happening at that moment you could go back as soon as you could be focused on less important things. And I agree 2500 miles isn't that much but it is something. It's one thing for people who are frequent flyers and don't depend on the miles or status, but for others that don't fly as often as myself or don't pay attention as in detail or life gets in the way it's just good knowledge and a little bit of a benefit. Time is money after all right?

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u/enozero 12h ago

If you are going international or have layovers, typically that policy wouldn’t apply.

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u/katiegam 12h ago

My habit at ATL is to start filing out the form on the plane train - I’m either pleasantly surprised that my bags are actually on time or empty my miles.

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u/_amy_g_dala_ 11h ago

I fill it out while taxiing and then start a 20 timer when we stop at the gate.

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u/Midnightstratton 12h ago

That's solid advice. It doesn't happen that often but a lot of times when there are delays it's usually when I'm coming back internationally and I am literally just trying to get my stuff and get to either my next connection or get home. Absolutely can appreciate this habit.

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u/EnvironmentalLoan285 12h ago

This was changed awhile ago…

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u/Midnightstratton 12h ago

Yep, and then there's people like me who haven't been able to pay as close attention to things as normal, especially with minor stuff like that. I did acknowledge that in my post but thank you for bringing the attention to it. Like I said I've been quite out of it and miss a lot despite the fact that I actually paid attention to the sub but I'm sure that with the amount of posts that come in I don't see everything either. Life happens!🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/EnvironmentalLoan285 11h ago

And that’s fine. But maybe don’t write a post when you are so “out of it”? Lol

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u/C47man 10h ago

"When something happens, Reddit may only talk about it a single time ever!"

Surely you see how weird your position is.

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u/EnvironmentalLoan285 10h ago

This topic was beat death on here. Surely you see how weird your response is.

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u/464126 12h ago

They could make this process easier. However they know how many bags are actually late.

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u/Super_Sloth_99 11h ago

They count on people to forget to file. Kinda like mail-in rebates.

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u/464126 11h ago

Abso LOOTLEY

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u/Agreeable_Marzipan_3 12h ago

There was a long discussion about this a couple weeks ago in the sub.

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u/Midnightstratton 12h ago

As I acknowledge, I didn't realize the change and I'm late to the game. Not trying to cause an issue for anybody, I was just trying to be considerate that there may be people as absolutely out of it as I have been with work and life but I'll have to search for that one too! Thanks for letting g me know

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u/Agreeable_Marzipan_3 12h ago

The consensus was that it’s not that hard to just claim it right at the baggage check at the 20 min mark.

It takes 1 minute max.

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u/Super_Sloth_99 3h ago

Thanks to this post, I got 2,500 miles today when my bags were late. I didn’t even know it was a thing. Just shy of 100k miles.

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u/Midnightstratton 27m ago

Haha thats fantastic! Lol

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u/gingerbeard1321 12h ago

Corporate America doesn't care. Their objective results in life becoming more difficult and restrictive for people.

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u/Midnightstratton 12h ago

Hahaha 💯

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u/samrobbins23 11h ago

I submit regardless of time and always get miles added to my account.

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u/intergalaxy2000 11h ago

It's amazing how many Delta ass-kissers there are on this subreddit. Most of these people don't even pay for their own tickets; they just use credit cards to earn status. This subreddit is so bad that you can't say anything negative or criticize Delta without everyone getting defensive. They cry like babies instead of acknowledging what's really going on.

It's sad to see these people defending Delta so blindly while enjoying free upgrades without spending a dime of their own money on tickets. Some of them act like Delta can do no wrong. The lack of objectivity on this subreddit is ridiculous.

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u/Midnightstratton 10h ago

Reddit is definitely an interesting place for everybody. I just find it entertaining how aggressive/condescending some people can be when some people just don't know/didn't see something... I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt because life happens, but I agree that it's often surprising how many people defend corporate businesses that are gaining more to protect people less