Delta Hikes Baggage Fees Amid Fuel Surge

0:00Delta Airlines just dropped new that their hiking checked baggage fees starting tomorrow on most domestic and short haul international flights. That means $45 for the first bag, of $10.55 for the second, also of $10.204, jumping 50. It's all tied to jet fuel prices spiking from the Middle East War. This is Delta's first bump on these routes in two years and long haul international flights dodged the increase. They say it's from reviewing costs amid global shifts, but really, fuel averaging $4.69 a gallon across big US hubs, double. Pre-war levels. Travelers are hitting wallets hard as airlines worldwide battle oil chaos near the Shred of Hormuz, where one-fifth of global supply flows. Jet fuel, refined from crude, is the number two cost after labor, squeezing profits everywhere. United and JetBlue already raised theirs last week, keeping some free first bags for select customers.

1:00Delta holds the line there too for premium cabins, active military, certain credit card users, and top loyalty folks. As energy markets stay wild, look for more fee tweaks or surcharges from carriers to offset the burn keeping flights in the air without jacking, tickets sky high. Stay informed with Canada News today.