Delta Hikes Checked Baggage Fees by $5 Per Bag, Citing Rising Costs
• Delta Airlines is increasing checked baggage fees by $5 for the first bag and $5 for the second bag on domestic flights
• The new fee for the first checked bag will be $35, up from $30 previously
• The fee for the second checked bag will increase from $40 to $45
• Delta is the third major U.S. airline to announce a checked baggage fee hike in recent weeks, following American Airlines and United
• Delta says the fee increase will help offset rising industry costs, though it did not specify further