# American Airlines on Thursday announced it's raising fees for checked bags.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · Fox Business*

## Key points

- American Airlines increased first checked bag fees to $50 and second bag fees to $60 domestically.
- A $5 discount applies if travelers prepay for checked bags via the airline's website or app.
- Domestic basic economy ticket holders will pay $55 for the first checked bag starting May 18.
- Delta, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue, and United have also recently raised checked bag fees.
- Jet fuel prices have more than doubled recently, reaching $209 per barrel due to global tensions.

**Companies:** American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Air Group, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines
**Countries:** United States, Canada, Venezuela

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