So, how do you gate check your bag on Delta? It's actually pretty simple: just let the gate agent know that you'd like to gate check your bag, and they'll take care of the rest. You'll get a special tag for your bag, and then you can just forget about it until you arrive at your destination.
Gate Agent - Checking Bag | Delta News Hub
And the best part? Gate checking is free on most Delta flights. Yep, you read that right: free! So, not only will you save time and hassle, but you'll also save some cash. Who doesn't love that?
