JetBlue Introduces $5-$10 Peak Travel Surcharges for Checked Bags to Boost Profits

JetBlue is adding $5-$10 fees for checked bags during peak travel periods to improve profitability
Fees apply to flights within U.S., Caribbean, Latin America during busy seasons like holidays, summer
Comes after JetBlue raised checked bag fees in February as part of $300M in revenue initiatives
JetBlue says bag transport costs have increased due to higher wages, fuel prices; hasn't made a profit since before pandemic
Customers who booked before March 22 are exempt; can save up to $10 by pre-paying for bags at least 1 day before flight