Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://ar-c.org/video/Ccpc7SLLEYI.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Alaska Airlines increases fees for checked bags due to fuel price impacts [VhsNBa6Ol6B] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Alaska Airlines has announced higher fees for checked bags, which they say is due to "ongoing volatility in fuel prices and an uncertain global environment," and one expert says that the prices likely aren't going anywhere. Beginning on and after April 10, 2026, the airline will now charge the following for checked bags, per customer: - 1st Bag: $45 (up from $40) - 2nd Bag: $55 (up from $45) - 3rd-plus Bag: $200 (up from $150) They added that any Atmos Rewards members, or those with the Atmos Rewards Visa or Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard, will continue to enjoy their current baggage benefits. Alaska Airlines said that there will be no changes to their Huaka‘i or Club 49 programs. Huaka‘i benefits remain in place for intra-Hawai‘i travel, and Club 49 benefits remain unchanged for travel to, from, and within Alaska. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Download our iOS App: Download our Android App: Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area, including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities. #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews #alaska #alaskaairlines #baggage #hawaiian #hawaiianairlines Tyler Cunnington This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at [email protected] VWq5OMvs0a1 gOZD0o2U0M8 P4dHSb4depX khFMiXIUQ7P bgylhN2aW8x bZB2sk3pcIX
Alaska Airlines has announced higher fees for checked bags, which they say is due to "ongoing volatility in fuel prices and an uncertain global environment," and one expert says that the prices likely aren't going anywhere. Beginning on and after April 10, 2026, the airline will now charge the following for checked bags, per customer: - 1st Bag: $45 (up from $40) - 2nd Bag: $55 (up from $45) - 3rd-plus Bag: $200 (up from $150) They added that any Atmos Rewards members, or those with the Atmos Rewards Visa or Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard, will continue to enjoy their current baggage benefits. Alaska Airlines said that there will be no changes to their Huaka‘i or Club 49 programs. Huaka‘i benefits remain in place for intra-Hawai‘i travel, and Club 49 benefits remain unchanged for travel to, from, and within Alaska. -------------------------------------------------- For more on the story: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Download our iOS App: Download our Android App: Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area, including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities. #komo #komonews #komo4 #komo4news #seattle #seattlenews #washingtonnews #alaska #alaskaairlines #baggage #hawaiian #hawaiianairlines Tyler Cunnington This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at [email protected] VWq5OMvs0a1 gOZD0o2U0M8 P4dHSb4depX khFMiXIUQ7P bgylhN2aW8x bZB2sk3pcIX