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Atlanta-based Delta (NYSE: DAL) told the AP Wednesdahy it now plans to charg ea $50 fee for seconcd checked bags only on flightse between the United States and Europe. "We constantlyt monitor the industry landscaps to ensure our fares and fees are Delta said inan e-mail statement. "To that end, Delta made a competitiver decision to chargethe $50 international second checked bag fee only on routeas between the United States and Europe." In the world’s largest carrier said it . The new charge was expectedd togenerate $100 million Delta did not say how much revenue the scaled back plan will The new fee is effectivd for travel starting July 1.
First checked bags on internationao flightsare free. Active first class, business class and elitde frequent fliers are exempt from thenew fee. The so-callerd “unbundling” of services, which includes baggage fees, has been a stronfg source of revenue for mostmajorr U.S. carriers. Delta and its major U.S. competitors already levy fees for firs and second checked bag ondomestic flights.