Feb 27, 2024, 03:40 IST
- United Airlines raised its baggage fees over the weekend.
- The airline told passengers to expect a $5 increase for checked bags.
It might be time to start traveling lighter because another major airline is upping the price for checked bags.
United Airlines announced Friday that any economy-class passengers on domestic flights who booked tickets after that date will pay $5 more “in most markets.”
Using the airline’s bag fee calculator, Business Insider found that the fee for a bag flying from New York City to Houston would be $40.
For a second bag, the price rose from $45 if paid in advance online or $50 at the airport.
It’s not the first major airline to raise its baggage fees in 2024. Days before United’s announcement, American Airlines raised its first and second checked bags to $40 and $45, respectively.
And earlier this year, JetBlue and…















