Another Airline Raises Bag Fees To Offset Fuel Costs As Iran War-Induced Oil Crisis Continues

Delta Airlines will raise fees on checked bags Wednesday for passengers as fuel prices surge in the wake of the ongoing Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The carrier will raise prices on the first two checked bags by $10 for domestic flights, bringing the cost to $45 for the first bag and $55 on the second bag, according to CNBC. A third bag would cost $200 on the same flight, up from $150 previously.

“These updates are part of Delta’s ongoing review of pricing across its business and reflect the impact of evolving global conditions and industry dynamics. Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members; customers traveling in First Class, Delta Premium Select and Delta One; active-duty military customers; and those with eligible co-branded Delta SkyMiles American Express Cards will continue to receive their allotment of complimentary checked bags,” a Delta spokesperson told the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement

The company’s move follows two other airlines that have moved to increase checked bag fees to offset dramatic increases in fuel costs. JetBlue became the first company to make such a change on March 30, raising bag fees by as little as $4 but as much as $9 for peak periods, including the summer.

“As we experience rising operating costs, we regularly evaluate how to manage those costs while keeping base fares competitive and continuing to invest in the experience our customers value,” JetBlue told CNBC in a statement at the time.

United Airlines also raised