Five major US airlines are increasing checked bag fees, as jet fuel costs have jumped since the start of the war in Iran.
As fighting in Iran disrupts oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the cost of jet fuel has surged.American Airlines became the latest major carrier to announce an increase in bag fees, joining others like Delta, United, JetBlue, and Southwest.
So what do you do if you're planning to travel?Five major US airlines are increasing checked bag fees, as jet fuel costs have jumped since the start of the war in IranAmerican Airlines is charging an additional $10 for a first and second checked bag, but with a $5 dollar if done in advance online or on the app.Delta is raising fees by $10 as well, with a third bag going up from $150 to $200."The idea and concept behind it is really just almost like a fuel surcharge in a way," Travel expert Zach Griff said. Griff, author of the From the Tray Table newsletter, says there is a way to save money on bags besides doing carry-on only. "Just having an airline co-branded credit card. You don't actually have to spend money on the card. And actually, it's so interesting because some of these cards, they start with annual fees of around $100 hundred and $50. And nowadays, given that these bag fees are like $50 a person, it only takes, you know, maybe 1 or 2 trips to actually like earn out or pay off the value of that credit card," Griff said. Many of the fee increases apply to flights booked today; they're not retroactive. However, the major domestic airlines haven't said if fees will go back down once jet fuel costs decrease. In fact, it's very possible they won't.Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo,Former FedEx driver pleads guilty to killing 7-year-old girl after making delivery at her Texas home
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