Delta Made More Than $800 Million in Baggage Fees in 2013

One of these days, despite the best efforts of frugal travelers to fly with less luggage, some crafty airline is going to make $1 billion a year in baggage fees. Delta is still leading the incremental charge to that milestone.

The carrier collected $833 million last year just from slinging bags, more than any other carrier, according to data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Delta made slightly more by charging passengers for changing or canceling reservations, another category in which it bested all other airlines. Almost 5% of Delta's revenue now comes from these add-on fees. Read more...