United Airlines raises checked bag fees. Here’s how much you’ll pay.

• United Airlines raised its baggage fees over the weekend.
• The airline told passengers to expect a $5 increase for checked bags.
• It joins JetBlue, American Airlines, and more in raising price of 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…