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The change marks Delta's first increase in checked baggage fees on.
Delta Air Lines is increasing checked baggage fees by $10 to $50 starting Wednesday.
KEY POINTS
- This is Delta's first domestic checked baggage fee increase in two years.
- Jet fuel prices have risen to $4.69 per gallon, nearly doubling since the Middle East conflict began.
- Delta's operating expenses increased by $400 million due to higher jet fuel costs since February 28.
- Delta's fee hike follows similar recent increases by United and JetBlue.
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