This page verifies that the badge holder is a professional photographer and film producer traveling for editorial, commercial, and corporate assignments. As part of their work, they carry professional photography and film production equipment, which may include cameras, lenses, lighting, audio gear, and accessories.
Media professionals often travel with additional luggage due to the nature of their work. Many airlines recognize this and offer special media baggage allowances for credentialed media personnel. These allowances may include:
While policies vary by airline, the following general guidelines apply to many major carriers:
For the most up-to-date airline policies, we recommend checking directly with your airline before travel.
Preferred entertainment and media companies and eligible travelers are offered a special rate and generous bag allowance for cameras, film, lighting, sound equipment, musical instruments and other bags.
Eligible travelers will pay $60* per piece, per one-way domestic trip, or $90 / £60 / €70, per one-way international trip. Fees for overweight and oversize bags will be waived.**
Each eligible organization / company may travel with up to 25 pieces per flight, subject to seasonal and permanent bag embargoes. The maximum size and weight allowances are subject to the policies in place for the destination. Equipment is subject to seasonal and permanent bag embargoes.
Media bag rates apply to representatives of companies traveling with musical instruments, camera, film, video, lighting, or sound equipment. You must present your company issued identification (ID) or business card and your government issued picture ID for travel to receive the media bag rate.
*For tickets issued on / before February 19, 2024, the fee is $50 within / between U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Canada and for tickets issued on / after February 20, 2024, the fee is $60.
**For travel on / before April 16, 2024, bags may not exceed 100 lbs / 45 kg or 126 in / 320 cm in total dimensions (max length of 75 in / 190 cm). For travel on / after April 17, 2024, bags may not exceed 100 lbs / 45 kg or 115 in / 292 cm in total dimensions (max length of 75 in / 190 cm). Overweight fees will apply to musical instruments over 50 lbs / 23 kgs and 80 in / 203 cm. Items exceeding 50 lbs / 23 kg or 62 in / 158 cm must be checked in at Terminal 5 when traveling from Los Angeles, CA (LAX).
Camera, film, video tape, lighting and sound equipment that is tendered by representatives of network or local television broadcasting companies or commercial film-making companies will be accepted as baggage at the fees noted below. All media-related passengers seeking to receive preferred media baggage rates must present proper media credentials at check-in, or request preferred baggage pricing and submit media credentials by e-mailing the Global Sales & Support desk at media.bags@delta.com at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure for all travel on or after February 24, 2020.
Media representatives are charged a flat rate when flying with media equipment. Travel with added ease of mind.
To pay for a media bag, you’ll need to go to the airport ticket counter. Bag fees are charged each way of a trip.
Within North America (including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America)* $50
Outside of North America* $70
* Each bag up to 99.9 lbs., including oversized baggage.
For all fares, excluding Blue Basic fares, Groups and JetBlue Vacation bookings Regardless of the fare option purchased, media bag customers traveling to/from North America (including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America) who check bags will pay $50 per bag starting with the first checked bag up to 99 pounds, including oversized. For all fares, excluding Blue Basic fares, Groups and JetBlue Vacations, media bag customers traveling on international itineraries to/ from North America and Europe/UK will pay $70/£50/€70 per bag on international itineraries one-way. Cannot exceed 99lbs/45kg. Weight restrictions and restrictions on number of bags accepted may apply based on aircraft type.
The media bag rate cannot be applied retroactively post-travel—it must be applied for and approved in advance. We reserve the right to revoke this offer at any time.
Media bag rates are not offered for interline or codeshare flights operated by other carriers.