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Delta is raising checked baggage fees on domestic and short-haul international routes.
Delta is raising checked baggage fees by $10 for first and second bags starting Wednesday.
KEY POINTS
- This is Delta's first domestic checked baggage fee increase in two years.
- Jet fuel prices at major U.S. hubs have nearly doubled since the Middle East conflict began.
- Delta's operating expenses rose by $400 million due to increased jet fuel costs since February 28.
- Delta's fee hike follows similar recent increases by United and JetBlue.
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