AP Spotlight Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing RIO YAMAT Associated Press Apr 9, 2026 Apr 9, 2026 0 × News 12 Starting this week, both airlines will now charge $45 for the first bag and $55 for the second, which is an additional $10 on each. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.kAm%96 4F=AC:E :D G@=2E:=6 @:= 2?5 ;6E 7F6= AC:46D[ H9:49 DA:<65 D92CA=J D:?46 E96 H2C :? E96 |:55=6 t2DE 3682? 2?5 7:89E:?8 ?62C E96 ?2CC@H $EC2:E @7 w@C>FK 4C62E65 2 49@<6A@:?E 7@C 8=@32= @:= DFAA=:6D]k^AmkAmQ'@=2E:=:EJ :D E96 C62= DE@CJ 96C6[Q D2:5 $9J6 v:=25[ 2 7@C>6C 2:C=:?6 42AE2:? H9@ ?@H E62496D 2E v6@C86E@H? &?:G6CD:EJVD 3FD:?6DD D49@@=] Q#:89E ?@H[ E96 2:C=:?6D 2C6 ECJ:?8 E@ >2<6 36ED @? H92E E96J E9:?< H:== 92AA6? :? 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Delta, Southwest join airlines raising checked bag fees amid high fuel prices Starting this week, both airlines will now charge $45 for the first bag and $55 for the second, which is an additional $10 on each.
