JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Updated on: March 30, 2026 / 7:24 PM EDT / CBS News
JetBlue has raised checked bag fees to offset the impact of higher jet fuel prices amid the Iran war .
Passengers must now pay at least $39 to check a bag, up $4 per bag from the previous $35 fee. Checking a second bag now costs at least $59, up from $50. Those rates apply to bags checked more than 24 hours before departure.
If passengers check their bags within 24 hours of departure, they will be charged an additional $10 per bag on top of those rates, according to the airline's website .
JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has constrained oil supplies , driving up transportation costs for a range of industries.
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