However, airlines quickly bounced back, with fees rising to $5.3 billion in 2021, $6.7 billion in 2022, and $7.07 billion in 2023 before hitting the latest high.

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Checked bag fees are also higher United also raised its checked bag fees earlier this year, following similar moves by American, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines.

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