Delta on Tuesday became the latest U.S. airline to hike its fees for checked bags as the industry grapples with soaring fuel prices.
A Delta spokesperson said the price for first and second checked bags will increase by $10 on domestic and select short-haul international flights. The fee for a third checked bag will go up by $50.
The current fee is $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second.
The new rates apply to tickets purchased on or after Wednesday.
“These updates are part of Delta’s ongoing review of pricing across its business and reflect the impact of evolving global conditions and industry dynamics,” the spokesperson said.
Passengers in premium cabins, SkyMiles Medallion members, active-duty military customers, and travelers with eligible co-branded SkyMiles American Express cards “will continue to receive their allotment of complimentary checked bags,” the carrier added.
Delta has not raised its domestic baggage fees in two years.
Airlines around the world are increasing ticket prices, fees, and surcharges to help partially offset the recent surge in jet fuel costs. As of midday Tuesday, the price of oil, which jet fuel is primarily derived from, was around $114 per barrel.
United and JetBlue raised their checked bag rates last week.
