{"id":3410,"date":"2026-04-08T19:41:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stock999.top\/?p=3410"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:41:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:41:21","slug":"delta-southwest-hike-baggage-fees-as-airline-costs-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stock999.top\/?p=3410","title":{"rendered":"Delta, Southwest hike baggage fees as airline costs rise"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Flying is about to get more expensive for some travelers who check luggage, as two major U.S. carriers move to raise baggage fees amid rising costs across the airline industry.<\/p>\n

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are both increasing their checked bag fees by $10, pushing the cost to $45 for a first bag and $55 for a second. Delta is also raising the fee for a third checked bag by $50, bringing the total cost to $200, the airline confirmed to FOX Business.<\/p>\n

The changes apply to new bookings, with Delta\u2019s updated fees taking effect Wednesday and Southwest\u2019s on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft lands at Victorville Airport in Victorville, California, on March 26, 2019. (Mike Blake\/Reuters)<\/p>\n

Delta said the increases will impact domestic routes and select short-haul international flights, marking its first domestic baggage fee hike in two years.<\/p>\n

“These updates are part of Delta\u2019s ongoing review of pricing across its business and reflect\u00a0the impact of\u00a0evolving global conditions and\u00a0industry dynamics,” a spokesperson for Delta told FOX Business in an email.<\/p>\n

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In a similar statement, Southwest said the decision comes after “an ongoing analysis of the business and against the evolving global backdrop.”<\/p>\n

The fee hikes come as airlines grapple with rising operating costs, particularly jet fuel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jet fuel prices have surged globally in recent months, climbing from roughly $85 to $90 per barrel in February to about $209 following disruptions linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n

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In recent weeks, JetBlue and United Airlines have also announced increases to baggage fees.<\/p>\n

“As we experience rising operating costs, we regularly evaluate how to manage those costs while keeping base fares competitive and continuing to invest in the experience our customers value,” JetBlue wrote in a statement to FOX Business.<\/p>\n

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Southwest Airlines did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.<\/p>\n

FOX Business’ Eric Mack and Bonny Chu contributed to this report.<\/p>\n

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