Delta baggage fees go up, again

New Delta baggage fees

The airline industry has been through a lot lately. Recessions, gas prices, terrorism – and now it’s the slow season. So what is an airline to do? Delta has raised baggage fees to boost their income. The fees are $25 for the first bag, $35 for the second.

Since there doesn’t seem to be a lot of literature on anything beyond two bags, so it seems they’ll only let you check two. Obviously, if you can’t fit everything into two, then you have to get back to the drawing board. Maybe you should trade in some of your stuff for secured loans.

Internet advantage

You could check them online, and bring the documentation. You’ll save a couple bucks – the first bag is $23, the second is $32. So if you are checking two bags, you can save $5 by checking them in online. That said, $55 to check two bags on top of everything else is still a bit of a gouge, isn’t it?

Typically, January has lower ticket prices because hardly anyone wants to travel then. That said, if you are checking any bags, those savings might be minimal, if anything.

Alternative plan

One of the big reasons to check a bag is because of the restrictions on carrying any liquids on planes. That said, try buying the travel sized versions of what you need when you get there rather than paying almost $60 so some suits at Delta HQ can get ivory back scratchers.

Carry on is the best thing to do. It saves time, and more importantly, money. When you’re traveling, only bring what you absolutely need. Think of things that would be better bought later on than packed.