Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs ...

Delta Air Lines is raising its checked bag fees as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and increases fuel prices. The carrier is increasing the fees for first checked bags to $45, ...

JetBlue has increased its checked bag fees, citing rising operating costs. The airline is the first U.S. carrier to raise bag fees in response to higher oil prices linked to the war in Iran. A first ...

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, ...

As jet fuel costs continue to rise, a couple of the most reliable U.S. airlines are raising their checked baggage fees to help offset some of the financial burden. Delta Air Lines and Southwest ...

If you’ve booked a flight recently and felt sticker shock at the checkout page, you’re not alone. In late March 2026, JetBlue Airways became the first major U.S. carrier to raise its checked baggage ...

United Airlines is raising bag fees by $10. It will cost $45 to check a first bag if you pay at least 24 hours before departure, per its website. JetBlue raised fees earlier this week, too, as jet ...

Airlines for America President and CEO, Chris Sununu says it is "a little too early to tell" whether carriers will reverse higher bag fees or other fuel-related charges if Middle East tensions ease.

One of the commandments of budget travel is “Thou shalt not overpack.” With rising ancillary fees, this age-old principle is more important than ever. This week, United became the second airline to ...