Shocker: JetBlue Becomes the First US Carrier to Raise Bag Fees (Again)
JetBlue quietly raised checked bag fees by as much as $9 apiece on Monday, becoming the first major U.S. airline to make the move as skyrocketing fuel prices have carriers looking for ways to squeeze customers for more money. The New York-based airline now charges at least $39 for a first checked bag – a $4 increase from the previous $35-a-bag standard. JetBlue's system for charging more for addin...