United Increases Checked Bag Fees by $10
United Airlines is increasing checked bag fees by at least $10. JetBlue was the first airline to increase these fees due to a surge in fuel costs over the last few weeks. Unfortunately, history shows that other airlines quickly follow suit and prices never come down even after fuel prices drop.
For United Airlines tickets purchased on or after April 3, 2026, fees will go up by $10 for your first and second checked bag and by $50 for your third checked bag in most markets.
Than means that you will pay $50 for the first checked bag on flights within the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Latin America. A second bag will cost you $60. If you’re thinking of checking in a third bag, that will cost you $200. You can see the announcement here.
United Chase credit card holders, MileagePlus Premier members, active military members and customers traveling in premium cabins still get free checked bags. Plus customers in most markets get a $5 discount when they prepay for their bags online 24 hours or more before departure.
Let’s see which airline is next…
United Checked Bag Fees
Starting with United flights book on or after April 3rd, you will pay the following fees for checked bags:
- 1st Bag $50 ($45 when you prepay)
- 2nd Bag $60 ($55 when you prepay)
- 3rd Bag $200 ($195 when you prepay)
