Delta

Allowed dimensions: 56x36x23 cm

The context in a few words

A mid-size airline based in Martinique, Delta runs a regional network rather than a continent-spanning one. On carry-on rules, the grid is straightforward — no major traps if you respect the published dimensions.

The published format — 56x36x23 cm — matches the broader industry standard. A standard 55×40×20 cabin case clears without issue.

For quick comparison: the IATA reference grid is 56×36×23 cm at 7 kg. Delta sits around 56x36x23 cm — that benchmark anticipates cabin allowance. Any bag over by more than a centimetre risks rerouting to the hold.

At boarding, checks are usually human and reasonable, but regional aircraft are less forgiving on size. A well-proportioned cabin bag beats an oversized one that ends up gate-checked at the bottom of the jet bridge.

Frequent-flyer trick on Delta: use the personal item as a "stealth second carry-on". A compact backpack packed sensibly can carry a meaningful share, provided it respects underseat dimensions. That's often where a zero-fee trip turns into a forced upgrade.

Which bag for Delta?

For Delta, the safer bet remains a cabin case sized to industry references. The shortlist below matches that brief, with formats that clear without a second look at the gauge.