Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines raise checked-bag fees for North American flights, effective April 10, 2026: first bag $45, second $55, third+ $200; intra-island Hawaii bags unchanged; long-haul international fees unchanged. The increase follows similar hikes by JetBlue, United, Delta, Southwest, and American due to higher fuel costs; applies to bookings on or after April 10, 2026. You can avoid these fees with Alaska or Hawaiian co-branded credit cards that include a complimentary first checked bag.

Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines Follow Other U.S. Carriers in Raising Checked Bag Fees Senior Editor & Content Contributor 542 Published Articles 1313 Edited Articles Countries Visited: 35U.S. States Visited: 25 Senior Editor and Content Contributor 66 Published Articles 1746 Edited Articles Countries Visited: 60+U.S. States Visited: 50 It’s Now More Expensive To Check a Bag on Alaska or Hawaiian Flights We may be compensated when you click on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened from one or more of our advertising partners. Terms apply to the offers below. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology. Opinions and recommendations are ours alone. Platinum Card® from American Express American Express® Gold Card The Business Platinum Card® from American Express Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card We’ve seen a steady stream of U.S. carriers raise the fees they charge to check bags amid the recent spike in oil prices stemming from the wars in the Middle East. Effective today, April 10, 2026, it will now cost anywhere from $5 to $50 more to check a bag with either airline, depending on the type of flight you book. Here’s what you need to know. It’s Now More Expensive To Check a Bag on Alaska or Hawaiian Flights JetBlue was the first carrier to announce an increase in checked bag fees at t...