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Following the lead of American Airlines, United Airlines has raised the cost of checking bags. Under the updated United Airlines baggage policy, the cost to check a bag is now $40 for the first bag ...

JetBlue is bringing Uber-style surge pricing to bag-check fees, making it more costly to check luggage during peak travel periods. When and where you're traveling to now affects how much you'll pay to ...

Passengers flying on the airline with the most flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are paying more to check their bags. On Feb. 20, 2024, American Airlines raised the cost of checked ...

Checking a bag is an exercise in trust. The hope? That you will be reunited painlessly with your possessions after many labor-intensive steps involving heavy machinery and numerous workers, often ...