Airline Firms to Hike Checked Baggage Fees Ahead of Peak Summer Season

Summary

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From May 20, Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways simultaneously increased baggage fees ahead of the summer vacation season, resulting in higher air travel costs for many passengers. The domestic baggage fee increases for these two airlines are generally around 15-25% depending on the service package.

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Background & Analysis Scope

Two major domestic airlines have introduced excess baggage fees.

This will impact the airfare costs of passengers before the summer vacation season.

Impact mechanism

The increase in domestic excess baggage fees is expected to range from 15-25% depending on the service package: anticipated increase in revenue from excess baggage fees for the two airlines.

The certainty of this news is based on the public announcements of the two airlines: there is no information suggesting that the increase in excess baggage fees was unexpected.

Industry/Major Code Benefiting or Under Pressure:

Airline

Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways may benefit from the increase in excess baggage fees.

Tourism Services

the increase in airfare costs may affect the demand for tourism during the summer season.

Risks to watch

The impact of the increase in excess baggage fees on passenger air travel demand.

Changes in excess baggage fees by other airlines.

Short-term Timeframe:

Before the summer vacation season, when air travel demand is high.

Within 1-2 months, when passengers may adjust their travel plans.

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Source excerpt

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Starting from May 20, the cost of checked baggage for many passengers may increase as Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways simultaneously raise their checked baggage fees ahead of the summer vacation season.