Delta Airlines: That second checked bag is going to cost you

Flying Delta in the coming months? Checking a second bag is going to cost you an additional $25.

But Delta hasn't felt the need so far to tell you that.

A glance at the baggage guidelines on Delta's Web site still shows that you're allowed to check two bags to your destination. Luckily, the Washington Post, presumably acting on a tip, called Delta and a spokeswoman confirmed that beginning May 1, the fee will go into effect.

And get this: It doesn't matter whether you booked your flight well before that date, the Post notes. If you're flying after May 1, you're paying for that second piece of luggage.

The fee affects both domestic and international flights (though business- and first-class and SkyMiles holders won't have to pay).

United also plans to start a $25 fee for a second piece of checked luggage, beginning on May 5.

My question: Why doesn't Delta feel the need to bring its baggage information current on its Web site?

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