Delta Raises Baggage Fees

Most Delta passengers will now pay $45 for their first checked bag and $55 for the second, representing a significant jump in travel costs.

The airline industry is facing severe pressure as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil supplies and sent fuel prices to near-record levels.

Industry analysts predict that these 'sticky' fees are unlikely to be reversed even if energy prices eventually stabilize.

Travelers are being warned to expect further surcharges as airlines seek to protect their profit margins amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis.