Delta Air Lines Raises Checked Baggage Fees by $5, Citing Industry Costs

The increase, effective for tickets purchased from March 5, 2024, follows similar moves by other major U.S. airlines.

Delta Air Lines has increased its checked baggage fees by $5, marking a 17% hike for most domestic and short-haul international flights.
The fee increase applies to tickets purchased starting March 5, 2024, with Delta being the latest major U.S. airline to announce such a move.
Customers with status perks, including Delta SkyMiles Medallion members and those with eligible co-branded Delta SkyMiles American Express Cards, will continue to receive complimentary checked bags.
The increase is attributed to rising industry costs, with Delta last raising its baggage fees in 2018.
Other major airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue, have also raised their checked baggage fees in recent weeks.