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Delta Air Lines Doubles Fee to $50 for Second Checked Bag

Delta Air Lines has announced that customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or after July 31, 2008 will be charged $50 each way ($100 roundtrip) for the second checked bag. The new fee applies to customers traveling within and between the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on or after Aug. 5, 2008.

Delta allows one bag to be checked at no cost. Exceptions to the new baggage fee include: full-fare economy tickets, first or business class passengers and elite frequent flyers.