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Move comes as airlines respond to higher operating expenses driven by disruptions in global oil supply routes.
American Airlines and Alaska Air have raised checked baggage fees due to increased jet fuel costs.
KEY POINTS
- Jet fuel prices have surged from $85–$90 to around $209 per barrel globally in recent months.
- American Airlines now charges $10 more for the first and second checked bags on domestic flights.
- United Airlines is introducing optional extras for premium cabins, removing some previously included perks.
- Cathay Pacific and Air India have significantly increased fuel surcharges and added new fees on international routes.
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