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Kayleigh Zavadil shared a little-known tip buried in Delta’s app. When she lands after flying this specific airline, she times how long it takes her checked items to reach baggage claim.

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on May 28, 2025, joining other major U.S. carriers in increasing baggage fees.

Checking your bag involves a significant amount of human effort: The average checked bag flown with Delta Air Lines is guided by nine people, including ticket agents and a handful of baggage handlers.