November 6, 2008
Delta Air Lines, which completed the takeover of rival Northwest Airlines last week, said on Wednesday it will introduce a USD$15 fee to check a first bag for customers flying in the United States.
However, Delta will cut other fees as it aligns its policies with those of Northwest.
Effective immediately, for travel on or after December 5, customers flying in the United States will be charged USD$15 for a first checked bag and USD$25 for a second when traveling domestically, consistent with Northwest policies.
However, customers who purchased Delta tickets on or before November 5 and who are traveling on or after December 5 will be charged USD$50 for a second bag, but can check their first bag for free, in line with Delta's previous policy.
Customers flying in first or business class can check up to three bags weighing up to 70 pounds free of charge.
Delta has eliminated fuel surcharges of USD$25 to USD$100 for frequent travelers introduced earlier this year by both airlines in response to high fuel costs.
(Reuters)
Delta Air Lines, which completed the takeover of rival Northwest Airlines last week, said on Wednesday it will introduce a USD$15 fee to check a first bag for customers flying in the United States.
However, Delta will cut other fees as it aligns its policies with those of Northwest.
Effective immediately, for travel on or after December 5, customers flying in the United States will be charged USD$15 for a first checked bag and USD$25 for a second when traveling domestically, consistent with Northwest policies.
However, customers who purchased Delta tickets on or before November 5 and who are traveling on or after December 5 will be charged USD$50 for a second bag, but can check their first bag for free, in line with Delta's previous policy.
Customers flying in first or business class can check up to three bags weighing up to 70 pounds free of charge.
Delta has eliminated fuel surcharges of USD$25 to USD$100 for frequent travelers introduced earlier this year by both airlines in response to high fuel costs.
(Reuters)
