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JetBlue hikes bag fees to offset higher fuel costs. Here's what travelers will now pay.
Updated on: March 30, 2026 / 7:24 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- JetBlue has increased its checked bag fees, with the first bag now costing at least $39 and the second at least $59.
- These fee increases are a response to higher jet fuel prices, influenced by the Iran war and its impact on oil supplies.
- Additional charges apply for checking bags within 24 hours of departure.
- Airlines are adjusting fees and prices to cover increased operating costs, with some seeing significant rises in airfares.
- Jet fuel costs represent about one-fifth of an airline's operating expenses.