# Delta is raising fees for first and second checked bags to $45, up from $35.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · NBC 5 Chicago*

## Key points

- Delta is raising first and second checked bag fees to $45 on select routes starting April 8.
- Third checked bag fees will increase by $50, reaching $200 per bag.
- Jet fuel prices have surged over 85% since the Iran war began on February 28.
- U.S. airlines avoid a 7.5% federal excise tax by separating baggage fees from airfare.
- Delta, JetBlue, and United have all raised baggage fees in response to rising fuel costs.

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

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