United adds fee for one checked bag

United Airlines has added a service fee of $15 each way for one checked bag.

The fee, which is not included in airfares, affects travelers who buy airline tickets on or after June 13, 2008, for travel within the United States and to/from Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on or after August 18, 2008. Travelers can pay the service fee at the check-in counter or kiosk.

The $15 fee doesn’t apply to first- or business-class passengers or to travelers who have United or Star Alliance premier status . And there’s still no extra charge for checking one or two bags on itineraries that include international flights (except Canada).

The fee for checking a second bag is $25 each way.

Get more details on United’s checked bag policy.

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