So when looking at that perfect travel bag, know you have just a little bit of wiggle room of just what will fit into the tester. After this, the best way to avoid checked bag fees is simply to hold a Delta AMEX card that can get you up to 9 bags FREE each time you fly! – René.
http://renespoints.boardingarea.com/2014/12/18/real-delta-carry-size-check-maximum-size-tested-numbers/
Strollers are sent free of charge to all destinations and for all travel classes when traveling with a child up to 11 years of age. For flights served by Alitalia, arriving and transiting passengers2 can request at check-in to have their strollers returned to them at under the aircraft or at the gate.
http://havebabywilltravel.com/2012/03/05/gate-checking-your-stroller-when-flying-with-baby/
Having said that, if you run into the later, having a bag that will fit into the Delta size checker or the old size wise box is a must as then you are good to go and can tell the goons to go pound sand.
http://renespoints.boardingarea.com/2014/12/18/real-delta-carry-size-check-maximum-size-tested-numbers/
Officially, per Delta.com, it tells us that your bag needs to be 22x14x9 (“ish”). Now we know that unofficially you could just about bring a ships steamer truck to the gate at least if you can get it past TSA (as TSA does not really care about your bag size as long as it can fit in a scanner).
http://renespoints.boardingarea.com/2014/12/18/real-delta-carry-size-check-maximum-size-tested-numbers/
People flying with oversized bags can have the suitcase checked for free at the gate, a longstanding practice. But those who get halted at the entrance to security must now go back to the ticket counter and pay the airline's $25 checked-luggage fee.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/03/05/united-airlines-gets-tough-on-oversize-carry-ons-says-it-not-about-revenue.html
But, he added, having fewer bags on board could also be good for passengers. I've been whacked more times than I can count by people loaded down with their life's worldly possessions, Kelly said. United collects $638 million in checked-bag fees a year but wants to increase that figure.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/03/05/united-airlines-gets-tough-on-oversize-carry-ons-says-it-not-about-revenue.html
January 28, 2010 Filed Under: Today By Charlie Leocha 12 Comments. Baggage bins above airline seats are getting more and more crowded. As baggage fees go up, passengers are carrying more on board aircraft. But more and more travelers are starting to gate-check luggage as well. It seems to be a loophole in the airline baggage check fee system.
https://www.travelersunited.org/today/gate-check-your-luggage-and-avoid-baggage-fees/
The stroller may be gate checked just before boarding the plane and will be returned to the aircraft jet way upon arrival at your destination. Car seats and strollers may be checked free of charge; any other items are subject to standard baggage fees (i.e., portable crib, high chair, etc.).
http://havebabywilltravel.com/2012/03/05/gate-checking-your-stroller-when-flying-with-baby/
Passengers are typically allowed one carry-on bag to fit in the overhead bin, which can be no larger than 9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches. Fliers can also bring one personal item such as a purse or laptop bag that fits under the seat in front of them.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/03/05/united-airlines-gets-tough-on-oversize-carry-ons-says-it-not-about-revenue.html
One stroller and one car seat accepted free of charge. Can be used up to the door of the aircraft on departure. Upon arrival, strollers may be delivered to the baggage arrivals area (exception Orlando – all strollers will be gate delivered).
http://havebabywilltravel.com/2012/03/05/gate-checking-your-stroller-when-flying-with-baby/
how big can a gate checked bag be
A gate checked bag can be big as 22 by 14 by 9 inches.