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Delta to begin charging for 1st bag

Delta Air Lines Inc., the last U.S. full-fare carrier without a fee to check a traveler's first bag, will start charging $15 for the service as it works to boost revenue.

The move takes effect for domestic flights on or after Dec. 5, and a second checked bag will cost $25, down from $50, Delta said Wednesday. Delta became the world's largest carrier by closing its purchase of Northwest Airlines Corp. last week.

The fee reverses Delta's earlier plan to keep the first bag free.

Delta also said it is eliminating SkyMiles and WorldPerks award ticket surcharges, reducing reservation sales direct-ticketing charges and eliminating curbside check-in administrative fees.