Airlines Quietly Raise Checked-Baggage Fees Amid Customer Outrage
TL;DR
JetBlue quietly increased its checked-baggage fees, sparking outrage among customers who accused the airline of greed. The airline now charges $45 for the first standard-size bag checked within 24 hours of departure and $60 for a second bag, with a $10 discount for early payment. JetBlue cited the need to boost profits and cover increased costs. American Airlines also raised its baggage fees for domestic and short international flights.
- JetBlue customers outraged as airline quietly hikes checked-baggage fees: 'Inflation and greed rising' New York Post
- American Airlines is raising checked-luggage prices CNN
- JetBlue joins other airlines and raises checked luggage fees Fox Business
- American Airlines increases fees for checked bags Yahoo Finance
- Another airline announces hated supercharge for checked bags SFGATE
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