United Airlines is joining other air carriers in charging for all luggage. Every item checked will be charged:
“NEW YORK (CNN) — Citing higher fuel prices, United Airlines said Thursday it will begin charging domestic passengers $15 each way for one checked bag.
The carrier, based in Chicago, Illinois, said the fee to check a second bag will be $25 each way…”
link: United to charge for checked luggage
On a positive note, airlines have rolled back the twenty dollar increase for round-trip fares. Northwest Airlines did not increase their fares and the other carriers removed the additional charges. As fuel costs increase, these additional charges may be revisited again.
Catherine Forsythe
Thank you