JetBlue hikes fees for checked bags, citing 'rising operating costs'

If you're flying with checked luggage, your next JetBlue trip is about to get pricier. JetBlue told Business Insider in a statement on Monday that it implemented fee changes after "careful consideration.""As we experience rising operating costs, we regularly evaluate how to manage those costs while keeping base fares competitive and continuing to invest in the experience our customers value," said a spokesperson for JetBlue. "Adjusting fees for optional services used by select customers, such as checked bag ...