The latest airline to increase its checked baggage fee is Delta.

• Beginning Tuesday, Delta announced that it will increase its checked bag fee by $5.
• American Airlines and United Airlines have announced price increases for baggage fees, and now the latest airline to join the trend is also charging more for luggage.
• The move, as stated by Delta, will aid the company in maintaining its pace with the escalating industry expenses.

The airline has increased its checked bag fee by $5, effective Tuesday.

The airline announced that the cost of both the first and second checked bag will increase by $5 for most domestic and short-haul international routes. However, Delta SkyMiles Medallion members and first-class customers will still receive their free bag allowance.

The cost of the first checked bag for travelers on Delta has increased to $35, while the second checked bag now costs $45. This is the first baggage price increase by Delta since 2018, which the company claims will help it keep up with rising industry costs.

Two weeks after announced a price increase for its checked baggage, said its checked baggage will cost more. Additionally, and have also raised prices this year.

Delta said the increased fee does not apply to tickets purchased before Tuesday.