United Airlines yesterday joined American Airlines and US Airways (see story above) in announcing that it will charge $15 to check a first bag on North American flights. The fee will apply for trips from Aug. 18 for tickets purchased from today for flights within the US and to/from Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. First and business class passengers will be exempt as will UA and Star Alliance "premier status" members. The carrier estimated that the fee and $25 it is charging ...
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