The 20 largest American airlines have collected $2.6 billion in baggage fees in 2010 so far, the Transportation Department said yesterday.

The figure represents a 23 percent rise from the same time last year and is more than five times 2007’s total of $464.3 million.

Delta Air Lines led all carriers, having made $733.2 million in baggage fees year-to-date.

American Airlines and US Airways were next, with $431.8 million and $388.1 million, respectively.