united baggage cost increase

ByAndrea SachsandNatalie B. ComptonOne of the commandments of budget travel is “Thou shalt not overpack.” With rising ancillary fees, this age-old principle is more important than ever.This week,Unitedbecame the second airline to raise baggage fees, citingescalating fuel costsprecipitated by the war in Iran. Starting Friday, most passengers who book flights within North America, Mexico and Latin America will pay $50 for their first checked bag, a $10 price hike. The cost of a second piece of lug