Loathe them all you like, but unfortunately, checked baggage fees are here to stay. Thankfully, there are a number of ways you can reduce the cost or eliminate checked luggage fees altogether.
In this article, we take a look at United’s current checked luggage fees and the most popular ways you can reduce the burden, including with a subscription or with a United co-branded MileagePlus credit card.
What are the standard checked baggage fees when flying United?
Without any discounts or offers applied, United Airlines has some of the highest checked baggage fees for a U.S.-based airline.
The standard baggage fees for Basic Economy and Economy passengers flying on a domestic flight are:
- First checked bag: $35
- Second checked bag: $45
- Third checked bag: $150
For context, these are the same prices that Alaska Airlines recently hiked its checked bag fees to, whereas American Airlines and Delta only charge $30 for the first bag…