American Airlines makes bag fees even more expensive for basic economy tickets
American Airlines is joining Delta, United, Southwest and JetBlue in raising its checked bag fees as the industry deals with high jet fuel prices.
Last updated: 2026-04-10 05:39:43 ET
American Airlines is joining Delta, United, Southwest and JetBlue in raising its checked bag fees as the industry deals with high jet fuel prices.
The increase marks the first hike in Delta's domestic baggage fees in two years and follows similar moves by rivals United Airlines and JetBlue Ai...
Delta is joining United and JetBlue in raising checked bag fees.
As the war in Iran strains U.S. airlines, JetBlue and United are now charging up to $10 more for checked bags on domestic flights. More carriers could...
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