Alaska Airlines Checked Bag Fees Are Going up on North American Flights

Alaska Airlines checked bag fees are going up on North American flights

Alaska Airlines announced Thursday that it will raise checked baggage fees for its North American flights, following suit after several carriers across the U.S. raised fees this week to offset soaring jet fuel costs from the war with Iran. Read more...

Alaska Airlines increases baggage fees amid volatile jet fuel prices

The airline said it was increasing the fee for a first checked bag to $45, up $5, and a second bag would cost $55, up $10.

Alaska Airlines raises checked baggage fees as jet fuel prices soar

Alaska Airlines hikes checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel costs due to the Iran War, following similar moves by major airlines like Delta and Southwest.

Alaska Airlines bumps checked baggage fees due to rising jet fuel costs

The airline announced Thursday that it will raise fees in North America due to fuel costs and “an uncertain global environment.”

Alaska, Hawaiian Increase Checked Bag Fees From April 10

We’ve seen a steady stream of U.S. carriers raise the fees they charge to check bags amid the recent spike in oil prices stemming from the wars in the Middle East. Effective today, April 10, 2026, it will now cost anywhere from $5 to $50 more to check a bag with either airline, depending on the type of flight you book. Here’s what you need to know. It’s Now More Expensive To Check a Bag on Alaska or Hawaiian Flights JetBlue was the first carrier…