JetBlue raised checked baggage fees for the second time in 2026, marking the carrier as the first U.S. airline to increase these charges twice this year.
Economy passengers now pay $50 to check a bag if purchased more than 24 hours before departure, up from $45. Bags checked within 24 hours of departure cost $60. During peak periods, checked bags cost $55, up from $49, with same-day checks reaching $70.
Surging fuel costs drive the increases, wiping out much of the airline industry's profits.