Ouch: American Airlines Joins 4 Other US Carriers In Raising Checked Bag Fees

American Airlines has become the latest US carrier to increase the cost of checked bags for those traveling on basic economy tickets. This comes as the industry grapples with sky-high fuel costs, and for American, it joins other US carriers like Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest Airlineswhich have all increased the costs of checked bags in recent weeks.