United Airlines followed American, JetBlue and Alaska in raising baggage fees.
  • American, JetBlue and Alaska have all raised baggage fees this year.
  • Carriers have changed the price to check a bag depending on whether travelers pay for it in advance or at the airport.
  • Airlines and other companies have been grappling with how to grow profits while reining in costs, such as new labor contracts.
  • GBU_28@lemm.eeEnglish
    51·
    10 months ago

    Ultimately air travel is not for those on a budget.

    If you can afford priority boarding, lounge, don’t even worry about baggage fees, can afford even 1step upgraded seats, tsa pre and global entry, air travel is a breeze. Anything less is ugly.