United Airlines announced Monday that it will begin charging passengers $50 to check a second piece of luggage for tickets purchased as of September 16 for travel commencing November 10. The carrier had previously announced a $25 charge for the second checked bag. The decision to double the fee was, according to the Associated Press (via MSNBC.com), in part die to "volatile" fuel prices.
United charges $15 for the first piece of checked luggage.
Delta Airlines also charges $50 for the second piece of checked luggage; the carrier does not charge for the first checked bag. For a complete list of baggage fees by airline, see our Comparison Chart.
