US EditionAmerican Airlines Raises Bag Fees as Jet Fuel Costs Continue to Rise
The carrier said the increase helps offset higher jet fuel costs as rival U.S. airlines also raise ancillary charges.
- On Thursday, American Airlines, a Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier, increased checked-bag fees for domestic and short-haul international flights, with travelers now paying $50 for a first bag and $60 for a second.
- Global jet fuel prices surged to $4.81 per gallon on Tuesday, up from $2.50 before conflict erupted in the Middle East, as fighting near the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global oil supplies.
- For basic economy domestic tickets purchased after May 18, American will charge $55 for the first bag and $65 for the second; passengers can save $5 paying online, while AAdvantage members remain exempt.
- Competitors including Delta Air Lines Inc., United Airlines Holdings Inc., Southwest, and JetBlue Airways Corp. also recently increased baggage fees as analysts note U.S. carriers increasingly rely on ancillary fees to offset higher costs.
- Many non-U.S. carriers are responding to volatile oil markets by adding or increasing fuel surcharges, while fuel typically remains the second-largest airline expense after labor costs.
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American Airlines on Thursday announced it's raising fees for checked bags as the company and other airlines face rising fuel costs.The airline is raising its bag fee for flights within the U.S., Canada and short-haul international flights by $10 to $50 for the first bag and $60 for the second bag. Customers will also pay $200 for the third checked bag when purchased at the airport, an increase of $50. Travelers who prepay for their first and se…
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American Airlines raises bag fees as jet fuel costs continue to rise
American Airlines announced it's raising fees for checked bags, becoming the latest U.S. carrier to up prices in response to higher jet fuel prices. (AP Photo)
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