NEW<\/span>You can now listen to Fox News articles!\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Delta Air Lines is making a key change to its baggage guarantee program, shortening the window that travelers have to file a claim if their checked bags are delayed.<\/p>\n The airline confirmed<\/a> that passengers will now have just two hours after their flight arrives at the gate to request compensation.<\/p>\n Previously, travelers had up to three days to submit a claim.<\/p>\n FLIGHT ATTENDANT’S COSTLY ERROR LEADS TO GROUNDING OF DELTA FLIGHT, LONG PASSENGER DELAYS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Delta told Fox News Digital in a statement that customers whose checked bags do not arrive within 20 minutes of landing on domestic flights<\/a> are still eligible for compensation.<\/p>\n “SkyMiles Members whose checked bags do not arrive at the carousel within 20 minutes of any domestic flight are eligible to receive 2,500 miles when they file a claim with Delta,” the airline said.<\/p>\n Delta Air Lines is cutting the claim window for delayed bags to two hours after arrival, though the guarantee program remains in place.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n “To streamline the process, Delta asks customers to submit those claims utilizing the quick and easy process on delta.com\/bag-guarantee no later than two hours after their flight arrives at the gate.”<\/p>\n DELTA PILOT TELLS CONTROL TOWER “WE LOST LEFT ENGINE” AS FLIGHT IGNITES RUNWAY FIRE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The baggage guarantee applies only to domestic flights.<\/p>\n It offers 2,500 SkyMiles to eligible travelers whose luggage is delayed<\/a>, Delta said.<\/p>\n Some users questioned whether the move was designed to reduce payouts.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n The change significantly shortens the timeframe for filing claims \u2014 meaning passengers must act quickly after arriving at their destination.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Delta\u2019s program is considered one of the more generous in the airline industry, as not all carriers offer compensation for delayed baggage.<\/p>\n Alaska Airlines offers a similar 20-minute baggage guarantee, though the process works differently.<\/p>\n The update gives travelers far less time to report issues, so they may need to move fast once they land.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If checked bags are not delivered within 20 minutes of arrival, customers can receive either a $25 discount code for a future flight or 2,500 bonus points, the airline says.<\/p>\n Unlike Delta, Alaska requires passengers to speak with an agent<\/a> at the airport to file a claim \u2014 plus, requests must be made within two hours of arrival, according to the airline.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The updated policy for Delta underscores the importance of checking baggage claims promptly and submitting requests quickly if luggage is delayed.<\/p>\n The change has also sparked discussion among travelers<\/a> on social media.<\/p>\n SkyMiles members flying with Delta may receive 2,500 miles if their checked bags take longer than 20 minutes to arrive on domestic flights, provided passengers submit a claim in time.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Users said the shorter deadline could make it harder for travelers to take advantage of the policy.<\/p>\n “So to summarize, they are late, so now we have to speed up our time to submit?” one commenter wrote.<\/p>\n![\"Delta](\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1200\/675\/delta-airplane.jpg?ve=1&tl=1\")
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