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ATLANTA, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines has announced its annual baggage policy for flights to select Latin American cities during the holiday travel season. From Nov. 15, 2004, through Jan. 15, 2005, Delta is limiting the total number of both checked and carry-on items, as well as the size and weight parameters for these items.

During this embargo period, Delta will allow a maximum of two checked bags and one carry-on bag item (plus one personal item such as a purse or briefcase) on all flights to Guadalajara, Mexico; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Mexico City; Panama City, Panama; San Jose, Costa Rica; and San Salvador, El Salvador. In addition, customers are reminded that all flights to Bogota, Colombia, and Lima, Peru, are limited to two extra pieces of baggage. In addition, passengers traveling to and from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, are limited to two checked bags and one carry-on item (plus one personal item) on a year-round basis. Checked baggage may not exceed 62 linear inches (length plus width plus height) and may not exceed 70 pounds. Sporting equipment, such as golf clubs and surf boards, may be counted as one of the two checked bags.

Delta recommends that passengers traveling to these Latin American cities make arrangements with FedEx, United Parcel Service or the United States Postal Service to ship any items that exceed the number, size and weight restrictions. Detailed information on Delta's baggage policies can be found on http://www.delta.com/baggage.

Passengers checking boxed items must use boxes suitable for transport. Only original, factory-sealed boxes, within size and weight limits, and Delta- issued garment boxes and utility boxes will be accepted. Garment boxes are available to Delta passengers at no charge and utility boxes may be purchased for $10. Both boxes can be obtained at the ticket counter with a valid itinerary.

Delta Air Lines is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2004. Delta is the world's second largest airline in terms of passengers carried and the leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic, offering daily flights to 493 destinations in 87 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers and its worldwide partners. Delta's marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem frequent flier miles on more than 14,000 flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with extensive worldwide destinations, flights and services. For more information, please visit http://www.delta.com/. Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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