After being one of the final airlines to let clients check a bag for free, JetBlue is now raising its prices for all checked baggage. The first checked bag is 30, up from $25, making it among the greatest prices in the industry.
While a third checked back will cost $150, up from $100, A second assessed bag fee has also been raised by $ 5 to $40.
Airlines have been increasing baggage fees in order to offset maintenance expenses and higher fuel prices. Following JetBlue lead, today, Air Canada and WestJet also have raised their checked luggage fees to $50.
Major US carriers like American, Delta, and United are still charging $25 for initial luggage fees, but given the trend of rising fees, it is probable they can follow suit.
In an effort to sell more tickets and increase revenue with other nickel-and-diming tactics, those 3 airlines have established basic economy fares over the last couple of years that limit passengers from preselecting their seats and charging for overhead carry-on bag distance .
These additional fees assisted the airline industry generate $60 billion globally from 2017.
Most recently, American Airlines announced that it would reverse a few of the restrictions on basic economy fares, allowing passengers accessibility to overhead bin storage starting on September 5th.
