United Airlines raises checked bag fees for flights purchased starting today
Published on April 3, 2026.
United Airlines has increased its checked bag fees for flights purchased starting today. The cost to check a first and second bag will increase by $10, and the fee for a third bag will rise by $50 in most markets. The changes are not specified as reasons for the increase. Some customers will still be able to check their bags for free.
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