JetBlue hikes baggage fees for the second time this year
Summary
JetBlue raised checked-bag fees for most economy passengers on domestic, Caribbean and Latin American flights, citing higher fuel and operating costs. The increase is the airline’s second baggage-fee hike in less than a year.Key Facts
- The new fee for one checked bag is $50 during off-peak periods, up from $39.
- During peak travel periods, the fee is $55, up from $49.
- JetBlue raised checked-bag fees by as much as $9 in March.
- Customers can save up to $15 on their first checked bag by adding it at least 24 hours before departure.
- Certain JetBlue credit-card holders can check one bag free for themselves and up to three travel companions.
- TrueBlue Mosaic members receive at least one free checked bag; Mosaic 2, 3 and 4 members receive two.
- Jet fuel cost $4.41 per gallon on Monday, compared with just over $2 in January, according to Airlines for America.
- Delta, United and Southwest have also raised baggage fees this year.
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