Pack light!
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. Now, Delta baggage fees are as follows: The first bag is $25, and the second is $35.
I have read about seven stories on the new Delta baggage fees, and none says anything about a third bag, so I’m thinking that Delta will cut you off after two bags. Of course, if you can’t fit everything you need into two bags, you might want to re-examine your priorities. Maybe you should trade in some of your stuff for secured loans.
Internet advantage
You can save a little bit of money by checking in online and mentioning your bags when you do so. If you check in your bags online the first is $23 and the second is $32. If you check in online, and check two bags, you can save $5. Still, paying $55 to check in your bags, on top of the price of your airline ticket, is a little ridiculous, right?
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. However, think about it this way: it would be cheaper to buy that stuff — shampoo, hairspray, face wash, whatever you need — once you get to your destination rather than paying $55 or $60 Delta baggage fees to check your bags.
Carry on is the best thing to do. It saves tons of time at the airport and gets you out of paying Delta baggage fees or anyone’s baggage fees. If traveling, only bring what is needed. Think of things that would be better bought later on than packed.