As their policies shift, see how much U.S. airlines are making in checked bag fees
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 28, 2025
Checked bags are a big business for U.S. airlines, bringing in more than $7 billion in revenue last year, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The fees have brought more revenue to the airlines than it ever had prior to the pandemic, the data shows.
Airlines began shifting their checked bag policy in recent years to keep up with 
