- Delta bumped domestic checked-bag fees to $45 for the first bag, $55 for the second, and $200 for the third (up from $35/$45/$150). - The new rates apply to tickets purchased on or after April 8, 2026; trips bought before that date may still be charged $35 for the first bag if not reissued. - This change adds to travel costs and follows Delta's Bags on Time Guarantee updates; some Delta SkyMiles AmEx cards may still offer free or discounted bags.

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