""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.""
""Adjusting fees for optional services used by select customers, such as checked baggage, allows us to continue offering more competitive fares while delivering the onboard experience our customers love.""
""The price of jet fuel per gallon saw a more than 80% increase between February 27 and March 30, from $2.5 to $4.62.""
JetBlue has raised the fees for checked luggage, with the first checked bag now costing $39 on non-peak days and $49 on peak days. This change is attributed to rising operating costs, which the airline is managing by adjusting fees for optional services. Travelers with a JetBlue credit card or membership status will still receive free checked bag benefits. The increase in fees comes amid a surge in fuel prices, which have risen over 80% recently, impacting airlines globally.
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