United Airlines planes at Denver International Airport.
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United Airlines is raising the value to envision bags, becoming the newest carrier this yr to hike a fee that generated greater than $5 billion for airlines in the primary nine months of 2023 alone.
United economy passengers who book domestic tickets starting Feb. 24 can pay $40 for a primary checked bag, or $35 in the event that they prepay online at the least 24 hours before their flight, a rise of $5. A second checked bag will cost $50 on the airport, or $45 prematurely, up $5 for each options.
The changes apply to most flights throughout North America, a United spokeswoman said.
In 2020, United raised the value to envision a bag on the airport by $5 to $35 but kept it regular at $30 if travelers paid for the service prematurely.
Certain bank card holders, frequent flyers with elite status, energetic military and travelers in top-tier classes can still check a bag free of charge, United said.
Earlier this week, American Airlines raised its fee to envision a primary bag on domestic flights to $35 if purchased prematurely and $40 on the airport. Each options were previously $30. A second checked bag will go up from $40 to $45.
Airlines and other corporations have been grappling with learn how to grow profits while reining in costs, reminiscent of recent labor contracts, while pricing power has waned.
JetBlue and Alaska Airlines have also raised bag fees this yr.
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