JetBlue set a new peak for passenger costs on February 1st when it significantly increased the cost of checked luggage. Without making a public statement during the booking process, the airline's website has been subtly updating the checked luggage fees over the last month. Interestingly, these updated costs only apply to domestic travel; JetBlue's transatlantic flights continue to charge differently for checked bags.
The updated fee structure is currently in force as of February 1st. There is now a $35 fee for the first standard-sized checked bag and a $50 fee for the second. When the checked luggage is ordered 24 hours or more in advance of departure, these rates will apply.
Nevertheless, there is a little increase in prices if bags are examined during the check-in procedure, which usually takes place 24 hours prior to departure. The first checked bag is charged at check-in at $45, while the second is charged at $60.
With the exception of JetBlue Mosaic elite customers, who will still receive two complimentary checked baggage, almost all customers will be impacted by these revised prices. Furthermore, travellers in Mint business class will continue to be eligible for two complimentary checked bags.
According to a JetBlue representative who spoke with The Points Guy, growing industry costs—such as rising wages and fuel costs—are to blame for the increased checked bag rates. Additionally, the spokesman admitted that the airline has not yet turned a profit since the COVID-19 outbreak ended. JetBlue sees this as a critical move to recover profitability and balance the increased expenses connected with luggage transportation, despite their reluctance to apply fee hikes.
Chief Executive Officer Robin Hayes of JetBlue stressed the company's main goal of returning to profitability in a late January letter to staff members. The increase in checked bag fees is only one aspect of JetBlue's larger profit-boosting plan.
JetBlue started charging $10 earlier this month for its "Core Preferred" seats, which are extremely popular seats near the front of the plane, right behind the Mint and Even More Space seating options. Interestingly, these seats are close to the front of the aircraft without undergoing any structural or layout changes.
JetBlue is now charging for preferred seating, joining the ranks of other significant American airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
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