In case you plan to verify a bag with JetBlue Airways, you may have to dig deeper in your pocket than ever earlier than.
The New York-based service lately up to date its checked bag charges to unprecedented ranges for the airline.
As of Feb. 1, JetBlue now prices $35 for the primary standard-size checked bag and $50 for the second standard-size checked bag when the luggage are bought a minimum of 24 hours earlier than departure.
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However, when checking a bag through the check-in course of (i.e. inside 24 hours of departure), these charges leap to $45 for the primary checked bag and $60 for the second.
These modifications weren’t communicated by JetBlue, however have been as an alternative loaded onto the airline’s web site over the previous few weeks.
Be aware that these charges do not apply to transatlantic flights, which have their very own payment chart for checked luggage.
JetBlue’s Mosaic elite prospects, in addition to these touring in Mint enterprise class will nonetheless get pleasure from two free checked luggage throughout journey. These with the JetBlue Plus Card will even proceed to obtain their first checked bag totally free.
JetBlue explains the elevated charges as a option to enhance profitability amid creeping prices, as you may see within the assertion shared with TPG under.
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The price of doing enterprise has gone up considerably as a consequence of elevated wages, increased gasoline prices, and different inflationary stress, and we stay unprofitable since COVID. Whereas we do not like growing charges, it is one step we’re taking to get our firm again to profitability and canopy the elevated prices of transporting luggage. JetBlue continues to imagine prospects should not have to decide on between a low fare and an awesome expertise. By adjusting charges for added companies that solely sure prospects use, we are able to maintain base fares low and guarantee buyer favorites like seatback TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi stay free for everybody.
JetBlue’s bag charges are simply the most recent ancillary cost to see a rise. Earlier this 12 months, the airline launched a most popular seating payment for selecting a seat nearer to the entrance of the airplane.
And inside latest months, the airline has additionally jacked up the value for Even Extra House extra-legroom seats throughout lots of its routes.
JetBlue’s new checked bag charges are getting elevated consideration following American Airways’ announcement on Tuesday that it too would increase these charges.
American’s new payment construction for home flights is $35 for the primary checked bag (when bought on-line) and $45 for the second checked bag.
Along with American and JetBlue, Alaska raised the primary checked bag payment from $30 to $35 a couple of weeks in the past.
It stays to be seen if different U.S. airways will comply with swimsuit, however the main carriers sometimes play a sport of “comply with the chief” when there’s cash to be made.
Under you may discover a chart of all the usual home bag charges for the main U.S. airways. Be aware that when two costs are offered, the decrease one is charged for purchasing the bag earlier than the check-in window opens.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $35 | $45 |
| American | $35 / $40 | $45 |
| Delta | $30 | $40 |
| Frontier | Varies | Varies |
| JetBlue | $35 / $45 | $50 / $60 |
| Southwest | Free | Free |
| Spirit | Varies | Varies |
| United | $30 / $35 | $40 / $45 |
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