First checked bags will cost $5 more, while second checked bags will increase by $10.
ANCHORAGE , Alaska - Alaska Airlines will increase checked baggage fees for North America n flights on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines tickets booked starting Friday, citing continued volatility in fuel prices and uncertainty in the global environment.
Under the change, the fee for a first checked bag will rise by $5, while the fee for a second checked bag will increase by $10, according to the airline. The fee for a third checked bag will rise by $50.The airline said baggage benefits will remain the same for Atmos Rewards status members and eligible holders of an Atmos Rewards Visa or Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard. Alaska also said there will be no changes to its Huaka‘i or Club 49 programs. Huaka‘i benefits will continue for travel within Hawaii, and Club 49 benefits for Alaska residents will remain in place for travel to, from and within the state. In a statement accompanying the release, Tim Thompson, director of public relations and community marketing, said Club 49 members will still receive three free checked bags on travel within Alaska and two free checked bags on trips to or from the state.5 rescued from grounded vessel in AleutiansAnchorage votes on propositions & Assembly, school board seats‘We’re gardening in an ice cube’: how to prepare your Alaska garden for harvest starting now
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