Mar. 30 at 7:38 PM
JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees by
$4 in off-peak periods and up to
$9 during peak travel as soaring fuel costs—driven by the Iran conflict—push airlines to pass expenses onto consumers.
Global airfares have also increased as jet fuel prices surged sharply since late February. Jet fuel, airlines’ second-largest cost after labor, recently averaged about
$4.57 per gallon, up roughly 83%.
JetBlue said the fee hikes help offset rising operating costs while keeping base fares competitive. Additional charges apply for last-minute baggage payments, though some frequent flyers and credit card holders remain exempt.
Industry-wide, such fee increases are often followed by competitors like American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines.
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