Delta Air Lines raises bag fees, following competitors
The Points Guy • • business
Key Points:
- Delta Air Lines announced an increase in checked bag fees, raising the first bag fee from $35 to $45 for tickets booked from April 8 onward, marking a 28% increase.
- The second checked bag fee will also rise by $10 to $55, while the third checked bag fee will jump by $50 to $200.
- This fee hike follows similar recent increases by JetBlue and United Airlines, continuing a trend of U.S. carriers raising baggage fees amid rising jet fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict.
- Delta’s Medallion elite status members and holders of eligible Delta-American Express credit cards will retain free checked bag privileges despite the fee increases.
- The airline did not change fees for long-haul international flights, and the adjustment reflects Delta's response to evolving global conditions and industry dynamics.
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