Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines Raise Baggage Fees as Jet Fuel Prices Soar

Delta will increase checked bag fees by $10 for the first two bags, and $by 50 for a third.

Travelers in line at the ticketing desk at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta on Feb. 24, 2026. Jason Allen/Getty Images

Delta Air Lines is raising checked baggage fees, the Atlanta-based carrier said Tuesday, citing rising costs for jet fuel.

The changes apply to bookings made on or after April 8 for domestic flights and select short-haul international routes. Long-haul international fees and benefits for frequent flyers, premium cabins, or co-branded credit cards remain unchanged.