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?
Filed under: Consumer Activism
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mar 24th 2008 @ 2:27PM
Delta BG said...
Jeffery,
the annoucement was just made last Thursday internally to Delta employees. The website will be updated soon.
Your info you posted on who doesnt get charged is not 100% correct. A passenger must be a skymile MADALLION member (silver, gold, Platinum). NOT just a "skymile holder".
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Mar 24th 2008 @ 2:43PM
Moody75 said...
USAir has also announced the same $25 charge for second bag. No fee for elite members
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