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JetBlue raises checked bag fees again, just ahead of the holiday travel season Some round-trip travelers could pay $140 for a single suitcase By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs November 4, 2026 JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time this year, with the first checked bag now costing at least $50 each way, up from $39.Holiday travelers will pay even more, with fees reaching $70 for the first checked bag when paid within 24 hours of departure during peak travel periods.The increases take effect November 3, applying to newly-purchased tickets, while passengers who booked earlier will continue paying the previous rates.Travelers flying JetBlue this holiday season may need to budget more for their luggage. The airline has announced another round of checked baggage fee increases, pushing the cost of checking a single suitcase as high as $140 for a round-trip flight.The new fees, effective November 3, 2026, apply to flights within the United States and to destinations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The airline is also raising baggage charges on some transatlantic flights.It's the second increase this year. JetBlue previously raised checked baggage fees in March, citing sharply higher jet fuel prices following the outbreak of war involving Iran.The latest increase comes as airlines continue struggling with rising operating expenses, and it raises the possibility that other major carriers will follow JetBlue's lead.How much more will passengers pay?Under JetBlue's new fee structure, the amount passengers pay depends on when

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