Thrifty Traveler: "Alaska Airlines will raise the cost of checking a bag in the New Year from $30 each way to $35, the first major U.S. airline to increase luggage fees across the board in more than five years – but likely not the last."
"For tickets booked on Jan. 2, 2024, and onwards, the cost of a first checked bag will be $35 – up from the longtime rate of $30 each way. Checking a second bag is also going up by $5, to $45."
Points Wire Note:
If you have an Alaska Airlines credit card (business or personal), you and up to six travel companions on your reservations can get one free checked bag when flying Alaska.
However, you do have to pay for the ticket(s) with your Alaska card to use this benefit. You might prefer to book with card that comes with trip delay coverage.
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