Delta Raises Checked Bag Fees Up to $200; Southwest Limits Battery Chargers
Delta increased first checked bag fee by $10 to $45, second by $10 to $55 and third by $50 to $200 as jet fuel costs climb. Southwest Airlines will cap lithium battery chargers to one per passenger stored near seats to mitigate fire risks.
1. Delta Increases Baggage Fees
Delta has raised its checked baggage fees for the first time in two years, boosting the first bag fee by $10 to $45, the second by $10 to $55 and the third by $50 to $200. The carrier cited rising jet fuel costs as the primary driver and aims to recover surcharges through ancillary revenue as operating expenses climb.
2. Southwest Limits Portable Chargers
Southwest Airlines will restrict each passenger to one lithium portable battery charger, which must be kept near the passenger rather than in overhead bins. The move addresses heightened fire risk from multiple power packs and aligns with the carrier’s safety protocols on board.