# The fee hikes come as airlines grapple with rising operating costs, particularly jet fuel.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Fox Business*

## Key points

- Delta and Southwest are raising first checked bag fees to $45 and second to $55.
- Delta is increasing the third checked bag fee by $50, now totaling $200.
- Delta's new baggage fees apply to domestic and select short-haul international flights.
- Jet fuel prices have more than doubled recently, reaching about $209 per barrel.

**Companies:** Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines
**Countries:** United States

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