JetBlue Hikes Baggage Fees, Blames Oil Tensions

0:00JetBlue just bumped up baggage fees for economy flyers by $4 to $9, blaming skyrocketing jet fuel prices from global oil messes tie to. The Iran tensions. They're saying first checked bags now run $39 off peak on US, Caribbean, and Latin America flights, up from $35, or $49 during peak times, up from $40. Add 10 bucks if you pay less than 24 hours before takeoff, but elite flyers or those with jetBlue credit cards still get a pass. Travelers are feeling the pinch as fuel hits $4.62 a gallon in big US markets, 83% higher than before the. Conflict kicked off February 28th. United CEO warned to cut out $11 billion yearly in costs, even as demand stays hot. Meanwhile, no word yet from rivals like American, Delta, Southwest, or Frontier on matching the hike. Southwest says no immediate plans. Despite traces back to US and Israeli strikes, Iran retaliation messing with the straight

1:04of Hormuz and safe tanker passage that President Trump called a win. Officials like Treasury Secretary Scott Besson say it's temporary, with more global supply, including from Iran, coming to ease prices soon since the US isn't too hooked on Middle East oil anyway. Keep an eye on your next trip's tab. Stay informed with Dallas News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.