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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees Amid Rising Costs

3/31/2026

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  • JetBlue Airways increased its checked bag fees to offset rising fuel costs tied to the ongoing war in Iran.
  • The first bag now costs $39 and the second bag costs $59.
  • JetBlue's spokesperson said fee adjustments for optional services help maintain competitive base fares.
  • Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have not commented on potential fee hikes.
  • Domestic flight prices have surged by 16%, with last-minute international fares averaging $1,900.