U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies.
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, Feb. 13, 2026. The new fees took effect Monday. For most domestic economy passengers, the first checked bag now costs $39, up from $35. During peak travel times such as April spring breaks, major holidays and the summer, passengers will have to pay $49 instead of $40, the airline said.increased the charge to check a second bag from $50 to $59 for off-peak periods, and from $60 to $69 for periods of peak demand. The airline, which has its flagship terminal at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, said in an emailed statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday that charging more for optional services “used by select customers” would allow it to keep its airfares competitive. “While we recognize that fee increases are never ideal, we take careful consideration to ensure these changes are implemented only when necessary,” JetBlue said.due to jet fuel prices that have jumped nearly 85% since the Iran war began on Feb. 28. The conflict has curtailed ship traffic throughin parts of the Middle East have added to the price pressure by forcing some airlines to take longer routes that burn more fuel. Jet fuel is one of the airline industry’s biggest expenses, typically accounting for about a quarter of operating costs. The average price for a gallon of jet fuel reached $4.62 on Monday, up from $2.50 the day before the conflict broke out, according to Argus Media. The energy market intelligence company's U.S. Jet Fuel Index tracks the average prices across major hubs, including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New York. A number of non-U.S. carriers already have added fuel surcharges or raised ticket prices in response. Industry analysts expect U.S. airlines to pass some of their additional fuels costs on to travelers through add-ons, such as checked bags and seat upgrades. JetBlue said some customers would still be able to check their first bag for free, including those who hold one of the airline's co-branded credit cards and loyalty program members who reach certain tiers. Most customers flying transatlantic routes will also continue to receive their first checked bag free, the airline said.to fluctuate wildly and in turn, driven up fiels prices. Earlier this month, the CEOs of Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines reported that higher jet fuel prices had Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.JSO data shows Atlantic Blvd., where deadly crash occurred, is not a ‘high-frequency crash’ areaFake Instagram account created by high school students leads to former DCPS police officer’s arrestWoman found fatally shot in front yard of home on Jacksonville’s Westside‘Crash zone’: Northside neighbors demand action on dangerous curveMeet our March Positively JAX winner: Waste Not Florida 💙♻️Cashless touchscreens replace parking kiosks in downtown St. AugustineLoved ones say farewell to 23-year-old JFRD engineer who died in crashLoved ones mourn Jacksonville father of 4 killed in apartment shootingFamily, friends honor man who was fatally shot during a road rage incident on Edgewood AvenueIt's a great day for Jumbo Shrimp baseball! Join us tonight for the home opening weekendDuval County schools warns families about unsanctioned ‘senior skip day’ at Jacksonville Beach
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