JetBlue baggage fees are going up. Will other airlines follow as fuel costs rise in 2026?
JetBlue has increased checked bag fees for the first time since March 2024, raising the minimum cost from $35 to $39 and introducing peak-season surcharges that push the highest first bag fee to $49—the highest among major U.S. carriers. These new prices, effective for bookings on or after March 30, also apply an additional $10 for bags added within 24 hours of departure on most non-transatlantic flights.












