JetBlue is raising baggage fees by $4–$9 for economy passengers, citing increasing jet fuel prices due to global oil supply shortages amid the Iran war. "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," JetBlue wrote in a statement to FOX Business. "Adjusting fees for optional services used by select customers, such as checked baggage, allows us to continue offering m ...

JetBlue is hiking its baggage fees to counter higher fuel costs sparked by the Iran war – potentially a taste of things to come from major US airlines as the cost of oil soars above $100 a barrel.Airlines have been charging hundreds more for tickets as the conflict disrupts global energy supplies, since fuel is typically airlines’ biggest cost along with labor – but JetBlue’s announcement appeared to mark the first sign that carriers could start passing along higher costs in the form of flight add-ons.“As w ...