New Delhi, April 7 -- Delta Air Lines said on Tuesday that it will increase fees for checked bags on domestic and some short-haul international routes, as airlines try to cope with rising jet fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East.

Airlines around the world are facing much higher fuel prices, which have increased operating costs and reduced profits. This comes after tensions in the Middle East disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil shipments.

Delta said that for bookings made on or after Wednesday, fees for the first and second checked bags will go up by $10 each, while the cost of a third checked bag will increase by $50.

This means the first checked bag will cost $45, the second $55, and the third $200....