Here it comes, the dreaded matching that I hoped wouldn't happen, has. But today United Airlines (the second largest US Carrier) said it would follow American Airlines (the first largest carrier) in imposing a fee for the first checked bag.

That's right. Starting tomorrow it's going to cost you to check a bag, any bag!, on United Arlines for travel booked after August 18th. The fee is $15 for the first bag and $25, now somewhat of an industry standard, for the second checked bag.

Does this mean we can expect to see charges on most airlines for that first bag? I'm afraid it often follows this theme.

What's next?! you say? I can't say for sure but it's no wonder the Derrie-Air spoof has gotten so much attention.