DL NW Checked Baggage Policy Change

NW and DL changed checked baggage policy for international flight.
They will charge $50 for second checked bag.

Detail

Checked Baggage for International

Currently when traveling to or from cities outside the United States you can check two bags, per passenger at no extra charge.

For tickets purchased on or after 22April '09 for travel on or after 1July'09, customers in economy class will be charged $50 US for the second checked bag.

So one bag free and second bag $50.

Free Baggage Allowance

Free Baggage Allowance for going to Japan

For economy class
AA(American) UA(United) DL(Delta) NW(Northwest) CO(Continental) JL(Japan Airlines) NH(All Nippon)

Checked baggage
2 pieces
Less than 50LB／23kg
Less than 62 inch／157cm (adding the height, width and length)

Fee for a baggage more than 50LB ~ 70LB /32kg
AA、NW、CO will be charged $50/ per piece
NH　　　　　　　　　　　　 $25/ per piece
JL No charge by 31MAR09/ from 1APR09 $50/ per piece

*You cannot take a baggage more than 70lb.

*NW and DL will charge $50 for second checked bag for traveling on or after 1July'09. So one free and second one $50.