Effective for tickets purchased on or after Sept. 16, 2008, United Airlines (UA) will increase the second checked bag fee from $25 to $50, each-way, for travel on or after Nov. 10, 2008. The fee applies to domestic Economy class tickets within United's domestic system within the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada, with the exceptions noted below. This charge is in addition to the $15 each-way first checked bag fee.
Exceptions to the new baggage fee include:
- Traveling in United First or United Business
- Global Services, Mileage Plus 1K, Premier Executive, Premier or Premier Associate members
- Star Alliance Gold or Silver members
- Active military personnel and/or a dependant with ID and traveling on orders
To view UA's checked baggage policy, please visit their Web site.
