# Delta Air Lines said on Tuesday it will raise fees for checked bags on domestic and select short-haul international routes.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · New York Post*

## Key points

- Delta will raise checked bag fees on domestic and select short-haul international routes by $10 each.
- The fee for a third checked bag will increase by $50, reaching $200 per bag.
- Delta's baggage fee hike is its first in two years and follows similar moves by United and JetBlue.
- Delta's Pennsylvania refinery supplies nearly 75% of its fuel, but it is still affected by crude price spikes.
- Baggage fee waivers for frequent-flyer programs, premium fares, and co-branded cards remain unchanged.

**Companies:** Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways
**Countries:** United States, Israel, Iran

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