United Airlines hikes checked bag fees, following lead of American Airlines, JetBlue
Since American Airlines first introduced checked-bag fees in 2008, the price to do so has more than doubled — from $15 to $35 if purchased in advance.

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2 developments- Feb 20, 2024American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points
- Feb 23, 2024United Airlines hikes checked bag fees, following lead of American Airlines, JetBlue
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6 viewpointsAmerican Airlines is raising its checked-bag fees and changing how customers earn miles
American Airlines is raising its checked bag fees and overhauling how customers earn miles
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9 viewpointsUnited Airlines checked bag fee going up, copying similar move by American, starting Saturday
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6 viewpointsUnited Airlines hikes checked bag fees, following lead of American Airlines, JetBlue
United Airlines hikes bag fees, following the lead of American and JetBlue
American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points
American Airlines is raising bag fees, changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points