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JetBlue raises baggage fees for holiday travelers
JetBlue hikes checked baggage fees to $50+ as jet fuel prices climb.
In brief
JetBlue hikes checked baggage fees to $50+ as jet fuel prices climb. JetBlue increased checked baggage fees to $50 for economy travelers starting November 3, amid rising jet fuel costs. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
JetBlue raises baggage fees
JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time this year, making it more expensive for travelers to check luggage just as the holiday travel season gets underway.
New fees for economy travelers
Most economy passengers flying within the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean will pay at least $50 each way for their first checked bag, up from $39 previously.
Peak travel pricing
Passengers paying at least 24 hours before departure will pay $55 during peak travel periods, including Thanksgiving and winter holidays, and $60 during off-peak periods.
Second checked bag fees
The fee for a second checked bag has also increased, starting at $70 each way during off-peak periods and $75 during peak travel periods.
What it means
JetBlue increased checked baggage fees to $50 for economy travelers starting November 3, amid rising jet fuel costs.
