Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- Delta Air Lines is increasing its checked bag fees by $10 for the first and second bags, with the third bag fee rising to $200, effective Wednesday, citing "evolving global conditions and industry dynamics."
- This marks the first domestic bag fee increase by Delta in two years, with first and second bags now costing $45 and $55 respectively, while long-haul international checked bag fees remain unchanged.
- Delta SkyMiles Medallion members, first-class passengers, and other eligible customers continue to receive free checked bags.
- The fee hike follows similar increases by United and JetBlue, as airlines respond to rising jet fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
- Analysts warn that sustained higher fuel prices could force airlines to raise fares by about 17%, or $50, to offset increased operational expenses if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
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