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American Airlines makes bag fees even more expensive for basic economy tickets
American Airlines joined other airlines in raising its bag fees Thursday, but the luggage will be even more expensive for customers who buy basic economy tickets.
United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have all hiked the fee to check a bag in the past two weeks as the industry grapples with a jump in jet fuel expenses from the war in the Middle East.
American is raising the cost more for its no-frills option, while the other airlines had across-the-board increases.
The airline will hike the fee by $10 to check a first piece of luggage at the airport on domestic or short-haul international flights starting with tickets booked Thursday. That brings the price for one bag to $50, and a second bag will cost $60 for most tickets. There's a $5 discount for checking a bag on American's website or app, making the prices $45 and $55, respectively.
Airlines Raise Baggage Fees as Fuel Costs Surge
American Airlines and Alaska Air Group are increasing checked baggage fees as rising jet fuel prices put pressure on airline profits.
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Update on bag fees
Due to ongoing volatility in fuel prices and an uncertain global environment, Alaska Airlines is increasing its checked baggage fees for travel on North American Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flights. Fees are increasing $5 for the first checked bag and $10 for the second checked bag. The new fees apply to flights booked on or after Friday, April 10, 2026.
Atmos™ Rewards status members and eligible cardholders of an Atmos Rewards Visa or Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard will continue to enjoy their current baggage benefits. There are no changes to our Huaka‘i or Club 49 programs. Huaka‘i benefits remain in place for intra-Hawai‘i travel, and Club 49 benefits remain unchanged for travel to, from and within Alaska.
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