Delta now charges $30 for a first checked bag and $40 for a second checked bag. That's up $5 from the previous fees of $25 for a first checked bag and $35 for a second checked bag. United Airlines and ...

Checking a bag is something frequent flyers try mightily to avoid. It adds time, extra logistics, and cost to air travel. When little ones come along, however, packing light just isn't always possible ...