Apr. 3 at 12:04 AM
United last raised checked bag fees in 2024 and, like other carriers, is trying to cover the recent surge in jet fuel costs.
Fuel prices for Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New York averaged
$4.56 a gallon on Wednesday, up more than 82% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb.28, according to data from Argus published by industry group Airlines for America.
JetBlue Airways
on Monday hiked its checked bag fees at least
$4 per bag — and up to
$9 per bag, depending on when a customer’s travel is booked — CNBC first reported.
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