Delta raises checked baggage fees as the Iran war drives up jet fuel prices
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Delta Air lines is joining a growing list of U.S. carriers raising checked bag fees.
The move announced Tuesday comes as higher fuel costs ripple through the airline industry.
Most Delta passengers on domestic and short-haul international routes will now pay $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second starting on Wednesday.
That's $10 more than before the Iran war started and disrupted global oil supplies.
Delta says a third bag will now cost $200 — a $50 increase.
United Airlines and JetBlue also raised fees last week.
Jet fuel is refined from crude oil and typically ranks as the second-largest expense for airlines after labor.
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