The war in Iran has driven jet fuel prices skyrocketing, and you can expect that airlines will pass on as much of those expenses as possible to customers. Major U.S. airlines, such as Delta, United, American, Southwest, and JetBlue, have increased checked baggage prices by $5-$10 per bag, making $45-$50+ the usual for a first checked bag on domestic flights. These increases, which are being driven by growing fuel and operating costs, are likely to be permanent. To minimise these expenses, travel
