Alaska Raises Checked Bag Fees
The carrier cited higher fuel prices and an “uncertain global environment.”
The carrier cited higher fuel prices and an “uncertain global environment.”
The carrier is the last of the Big Four to implement price hikes for baggage.
Rates will go up for tickets purchased on or after Thursday.
The price change applies to tickets purchased from Wednesday onward.
The price change applies to tickets purchased from Friday onward.
The carrier said it is adjusting prices for “optional services” to keep fares competitive.
The change is meant to speed up the boarding process.
In a Tuesday news release, the Dallas-based carrier said only some passengers will now be offered free checked bags starting in May.