Delta Airlines is the first of the major carriers to charge a fee for a second checked bag on international flights
May 2009 - Beginning July 1, 2009 for tickets purchased after April 22, 2009, Delta Airlines will charge a $50 fee (for those not exempt) for a second checked bag for coach passengers traveling on international flights. Prior to this change, there was no fee for up to two checked bags on International flights. Each bag must weigh 50 pounds (22.5 kg) or less and not exceed 62 inches when you total length + width + height, otherwise there will be additional fees. For coach passengers on domestic flights, the checked baggage fees are unchanged, with a $15 fee for the first checked bag and a $25 fee for the second checked bag.The first checked bag on international flights is still free, as long as it does not exceed size and weight limitations.
Read the full details on Delta Airlines checked baggage fees and restrictions.
Read about online baggage fee payment policies and the checked baggage policies of the major US airlines.
