Major U.S. airlines have started charging at least $5 more for checked bags since the beginning of 2024. This increase was to help offset rising costs and also help generate more revenue. Consequently ...
U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ($1.06B) leading the revenue rankings. Ultra-low-cost carriers like Frontier ...
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - JULY 25: Travelers disembark from a Delta Air Lines flight with Southwest Airlines planes in the background at Hollywood Burbank Airport on July 25, 2024 in Burbank, California.