United Airlines Checked Bag Fee Increase (Domestic and International)
United Airlines has increased its checked baggage fees by $10 for tickets purchased on or after April 3, 2026. The fee increase applies to all domestic flights, short flights to Latin America, or flights from the US to Canada, Caribbean and Mexico.
For most passengers, the first checked bag is now $50 when paid at the airport ($45 prepaid). The second checked bag is $60 at the airport ($55 prepaid).
Baggage fees on international United Airline flights (Africa, Asia, Europe and South America) increased on tickets purchased on or after May 12, 2026.
The exact cost of your baggage depends on your destination, fare class, and loyalty status. However, for Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific routes, the 1st bag is free for most seat classes (excluding Basic Economy).
2nd Baggage – $100 (Economy), Free (Premium Economy and above)
All standard checked bags must not exceed 50lbs.
Other fees apply for extra checked bags or overweight and oversized bags.
https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/baggage/checked-bags.html
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