{"id":296965,"date":"2024-04-04T12:59:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T17:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/jetblue-takes-page-from-wendys-playbook"},"modified":"2024-04-04T13:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T18:00:08","slug":"jetblue-takes-page-from-wendys-playbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/jetblue-takes-page-from-wendys-playbook","title":{"rendered":"JetBlue Takes Web page From Wendy\u2019s Playbook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div readability=\"83.2811641955\">\n<p>If you thought Wendy\u2019s dynamic pricing scandal was bad, JetBlue is showing it&#8217;s not afraid to follow suit and adopt the controversial pricing model. If you\u2019re planning any trips this summer, checking your bags could cost you more.<\/p>\n<h2>JetBlue To Use Dynamic Pricing on Checked Baggage<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1287096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1287096\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1287096 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Boston, Massachusetts USA - May 19, 2018: Two JetBlue airplanes are parking by the gates awaiting passengers boarding at Logan International airport, Boston. JetBlue is an American low cost airline.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue-.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue--50x28.jpg 50w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1287096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue-.jpg\" alt=\"Boston, Massachusetts USA - May 19, 2018: Two JetBlue airplanes are parking by the gates awaiting passengers boarding at Logan International airport, Boston. JetBlue is an American low cost airline.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/jetblue--50x28.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1287096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">JetBlue is introducing\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/jetblue-flight-bag-check-fees-dynamic-pricing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">dynamic pricing<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for checked baggage, which means it\u2019ll be more expensive to check in your bags during peak hours. Dynamic pricing is a strategy where businesses increase prices at high-volume times and lower them outside peak hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Airlines are known for using dynamic pricing on their flight tickets. If you\u2019ve ever tried booking a flight abroad during a peak holiday season like Christmas or summer, you know how much prices can fluctuate and increase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Successful Companies Have Been Using Dynamic Pricing To Boost Profits<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1148130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1148130\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1148130 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A deliver for Uber Eats (UberEats) on his bike (bicycle)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1148130 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985.jpg\" alt=\"A deliver for Uber Eats (UberEats) on his bike (bicycle)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-180x100.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Shutterstock_2303883985-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1148130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Victor Velter\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbestechcouncil\/2019\/01\/08\/dynamic-pricing-the-secret-weapon-used-by-the-worlds-most-successful-companies\/?sh=6f191ab2168b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Companies like<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Uber, Airbnb, and Amazon all use dynamic pricing, which has been a key factor in their massive growth and success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You\u2019ve probably noticed dynamic pricing when visiting amusement parks like Disney World during peak season or when booking hotels. Hotels will typically lower rates for their rooms outside peak travel times to encourage more travelers to visit during the off-season and increase them during popular periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dynamic pricing on checked baggage is the latest change that could be seen at more airlines in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>JetBlue Hopes Latest Change Will Offset Rising Costs<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1224143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1224143\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1224143 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"stressed woman at airport\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1224143 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport.jpg\" alt=\"stressed woman at airport\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sad-woman-at-the-airport-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1224143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As luggage handling costs rise, airlines have had to introduce higher prices to manage and keep their businesses afloat. In a statement to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/jetblue-flight-bag-check-fees-dynamic-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CBS News<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, JetBlue said the cost of transporting bags has increased dramatically due to higher fuel costs and increased wages. The airline also revealed that it has been unprofitable since the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">JetBlue is looking to make the company profitable again with these latest changes. The company has struggled with financial hurdles, losing $104 million on an operating revenue of $2.3 billion, according to its\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ir.jetblue.com\/news\/news-details\/2024\/JetBlue-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-2023-Results\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">fourth-quarter results of 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How Will the Latest Price Changes Affect Your Travel Costs?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1205154\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1205154\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1205154 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"stressed woman sitting at table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1205154 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069.jpg\" alt=\"stressed woman sitting at table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shutterstock_2184667069-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1205154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are you wondering how these new prices will affect your travel costs? According to the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jetblue.com\/at-the-airport\/baggage-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">JetBlue website<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, paying for your bags beforehand could save you money. If you pay for your checked bags more than 24 hours in advance, you\u2019ll save $10 each when checking your first two bags.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paying closer to the flight and booking a flight during peak season will come with a heftier price tag. JetBlue outlines some of its peak-season holidays, which include Thanksgiving, Presidents\u2019 Week, winter holidays, and peak spring and summer travel seasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ways You Can Save When Booking Your Next Flight<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1183805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1183805\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1183805 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Suitcases for everyone in the family\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1183805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel.jpg\" alt=\"Suitcases for everyone in the family\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Family-travel-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1183805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/ways-save-money-flights-that-dont-involve-skiplagging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">save money on flights<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. To save money on your next flight, you can opt for JetBlue\u2019s cheaper ticket tiers: Blue, Blue Basic, and Blue Extra.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Booking your first checked bag\u2019ll cost $45 during off-peak times and $50 during peak hours, while the second checked bag will cost $60 off-peak and $70 for peak times.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/jetblue-wendys-playbook\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you thought Wendy\u2019s dynamic pricing scandal was bad, JetBlue is showing it&#8217;s not afraid to follow suit and adopt the controversial pricing model. 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