U.S. airlines made over $7.2 billion in checked bag fees in 2024

U.S. airlines made over $7.2 billion in checked bag fees in 2024

Checked bags are a big business for U.S. airlines, bringing in more than $7 billion in revenue last year, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The fees have brought more revenue to the airlines than it ever had prior to the pandemic, the data shows. Airlines began shifting their checked bag policy in recent years to keep up with what they say are rising operational costs, including higher prices for fuel and increased …

US airlines will collect $7.27 billion in checked baggage fees in 2024, up slightly from $7.07 billion in 2023 and $6.7 billion in 2022.