Delta Airlines raises domestic first checked bag fee by 17% to $35, following American and United Airlines.

Delta Airlines has increased its checked bag fees by 17%, raising the cost of the first checked bag to $35 for domestic flights. This follows similar moves by American and United Airlines. The increases are expected to help the airlines manage rising industry costs. In 2022, US airlines collected $6.8 billion in checked-bag fees, with American leading at $1.4 billion, United at $1.1 billion, and Delta in third place with $979.4 million.

March 05, 2024
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