JetBlue baggage fees are going up. Will other airlines follow as fuel costs rise in 2026?

JetBlue Airways Corporation just increased checked bag fees for the first time since March 2024, bringing the minimum cost to check a bag from $35 to $39. Fees now cost $4 to $9 more, depending on travel dates. This news comes amid rising jet fuel prices and may raise concerns among travelers about whether other major U.S. airlines will follow suit. Here’s what you need to know. How much more will travelers pay?   Effective March 30, JetBlue raised checked bag fees by $4 to $9, depending on travel dates. The new prices apply to all bookings made on or after that date.  The New York-based airline introduced peak-season surcharges in March 2024, meaning travelers pay more to check a bag during high-demand periods, like summer and holidays.  Here’s what travelers can expect when adding bags to a reservation more than 24 hours before departure on non-transatlantic flights: Off-peak travel dates: Most travelers will pay $39 for a first checked bag and $59 for a second, a