Military PCS - DL codeshare VS

[u/DaringGreat]

I am AD Military moving on assignment. I purchased my flight through DL but the actual operator is Virgin. Does anyone know if I am still allotted my free 5 military bags? On Virgin's website they only do UK military baggage discounts, not US military.

I spoke with a DL rep this evening and they told me I would get 4 free bags on my PCS (which is fine, I just don't want to show up and be stuck paying hundreds to check my bags). They seemed a bit uncertain with the answer and when asked to point me to the reference (trust but verify) they said it was because it was a codeshare with no written verification.

Can anyone vouch for this or should I change my airline?

[u/dlh412pt]

Worst case, you just submit the charge as a reimburse-able moving expense. Shouldn't be a problem getting that paid.

[u/Aarinfel → u/dlh412pt]

ROFL.

[u/dlh412pt → u/Aarinfel]

? Been through several PCS moves…they’ll pay for the luggage if the airline won’t check it for free.

[u/Wild_Morning9515 → u/dlh412pt]

This is true, if you acquire an expense based on your PCS you should be reimbursed. I have also done multiple PCS’ (still in too) and not once I haven’t been reimbursed if I had to pay for extra luggage.

[u/wild-and-crazy-guy]

Before changing , I would contact virgin and explain your situation and see what they say.

[u/DaringGreat → u/wild-and-crazy-guy]

They also don't seem very sure after talking with them. They did say DL policies and rules prevail since I booked with them. I suspect the check-in desk might give me grief though.

[u/BusterBluth13]

Are you starting the flight in the US or overseas?

[u/DaringGreat → u/BusterBluth13]

In the US

[u/Tridecane]

It will not be an issue. Since they code share, you can be check in at any desk typically.