Supplier Solutions: June 2025 Updates

U.S. Airlines Collected a Record $7B in Bag Fees in 2024

And yes, that’s billion with a B. According to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, U.S.-based airlines collected over $7 billion in bag fees in 2024. This record-breaking amount does not include fees for first and second checked bags that Southwest is now charging for (note: Southwest did collect bag fees in 2024 on oversized and overweight bags).

The $7 billion collected in 2024 is expected to grow in 2025. American, United, and Delta each earned over $1 billion in bag fees last year. JetBlue also introduced Uber-style surge pricing for checked bags, making it more expensive to check luggage during peak travel times. For comparison, bag fee revenue in the pre-pandemic year 2019 was $5.76 billion.

Customers can opt to avoid some of these fees by earning loyalty status or purchasing tickets with an airline-branded credit card.

Source: MSN

Delta Air Lines Updates Product Names and Travel Experiences – Coming This Fall

Starting with travel booked for after October 1, 2025, Delta customers can choose from fare options that offer varying levels of flexibility, personalization, and miles earned. The main fare products will be branded as:

• Delta Main
• Delta Comfort
• Delta First
• Delta Premium Select
• Delta One

Each fare type will be further categorized as Classic or Extra, offering different benefits related to Sky Club access, boarding priority, and ticket rules.

You can view the specific benefits for Delta fare classes here.

Source: Delta Air Lines

United Airlines to Fly Record Number of Flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) This Fall

United will operate up to 520 flights per day from ORD in October, surpassing its summer 2025 schedule. An additional 50 flights will be added in November, with expanded service to warm-weather destinations. United will fly 10% more seats to Florida compared to the same time in 2024.

Expanded service includes:

• Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR): Extended weekend service in October
• Cozumel, Mexico (CZM): Extended weekend service in November
• Saint Martin (SXM): Extended weekend service in November
• Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA): Additional weekend service in October
• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ): Additional weekend service in October
• San Jose del Cabo, Mexico (SJD): Additional weekend service in October

This growth comes after a historic summer for United in Chicago, offering more seats from ORD than in the past 20 years. In July, United is expected to fly a peak of 71,000 seats per day from ORD.

Source: United

American and British Airways Offer Robust NYC–London Summer Schedule

For North America–connecting or New York City–originating passengers, American Airlines and joint business partner British Airways will offer a highly competitive schedule this summer: 14 daily flights from either JFK or EWR (Newark) to either LHR (London Heathrow) or LGW (London Gatwick).

American Airlines Now Offers TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for AAdvantage Members at Select Airports

Beginning May 29, AAdvantage members traveling through the following airports can enjoy a streamlined TSA security experience with TSA PreCheck Touchless ID:

• Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
• LaGuardia (LGA)
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL)
• Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Eligible travelers will move through security more easily as their identity matches government-provided photos (e.g., passport or Global Entry records). Before travel, AAdvantage members will be prompted to opt in by providing:

• AAdvantage number
• Valid passport information
• Known Traveler Number

Members can opt in via their AAdvantage profile at aa.com and will only need to renew enrollment once per year. Additional airports will be added in the coming months.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Addresses EWR Airport Issues

In a message to both customers and employees at Newark (EWR), United CEO Scott Kirby addressed several important issues:

• The FAA and all airlines operating at EWR continue to prioritize safety. Recent challenges include staffing shortages and tech outages. In May, the FAA reduced the number of flights in and out of Newark.
• United had the lowest cancellation rate at EWR in Q1 2025, outperforming JFK and LGA. UA’s on-time arrivals at EWR were also higher than those at LGA.
• Runway construction continues to impact operations but is expected to be completed by mid-June.

EWR is a critical hub for United, with nearly 50 million travelers passing through in 2024. Kirby is urging the FAA to take the following actions:

• Limit flights to 48 per hour during construction
• Cap total hourly flights at 77 after construction
• Modernize the ATC system
• Fully staff EWR

Source: United Newsroom

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