Airlines Hit Passengers with Higher Baggage Fees

0:00It's April 4th. This is Dallas News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. President Trump says the U.S. military is nearly done with its goals in Iran, but the Six-week War with Israel has jet fuel prices more than doubling. Airlines are hitting passengers with higher baggage fees to cover costs. JetBlue jumped first, then United followed the same week. Fools topping $109 a barrel, pushing gas to $5.89 a gallon in California and $5.35. Since in Washington, fuels now the second biggest expense for airlines after labor, forcing these quick changes. Travelers with elite status or certain credit cards still check back free, but economy folks face hikes of $4 to $50, depending on the airline and timing. United CEO warned this could add $11 billion yearly if prices stay high. No word yet, from Delta, American, Southwest or others, but when one raises fees, others

1:00often match. Fairs have crept up quietly too, maybe 20% to offset the surge. Keep watching your travel budget as fuel stays volatile. More airlines could announce hikes any day straight out your pocket.