"All of America's largest airlines are hiking up their fees for checked baggage amid rising jet fuel prices.
"JetBlue, American, United, Delta and Southwest Airlines have all recently announced increases in their checked baggage fees, citing soaring jet fuel prices amid the ongoing war with Iran. . Fuel costs in the January-March period jumped 14% compared to last year, reaching $2.7 billion, Delta told investors on Wednesday, April 8, according to a BBC report. After labor, fuel is generally the second-largest expense for airlines. "On Thursday, April 9, American Airlines joined the growing list of airlines raising fees, increasing its checked bag fees by $10. Prepaid checked bags will be $45 for the first bag and $55 for the second. If you pay at the airport, it'll be $50 for the first and $60 for the second. A third checked bag will cost $200, a $50 increase."
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