United adds a $25 fee for a second checked-bag
Apparently last week I missed the fact that United decided to add a $25 fee on the second checked bag for travelers with non-refundable advance purchase tickets (most people).
Personally, I tend to travel with one checked bag, and I know a lot of business travelers will shove bags into the overhead bins for the sake of expediency and not losing their luggage.
But be warned: if you’re packing some serious equipment and you need two check bags, United may not be your best answer.
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I am heading for Alabama end of this month. If I take 2 bags as carry on, does this still cost $25 per bag???? I will not be checking any bags in.
@Bonnie – my understanding is that only the second bag is $25, and only if you’ve bought a certain type of ticket: non-refundable coach class from the internet.
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