Checking a Bag Will Cost You More on United Airlines, Which Is Copying a Similar Move by American

Juan Chavez handles baggage as is comes off a United Airlines aircraft upon landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Dec. 21, 2023. Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP

CHICAGO—United Airlines said Friday that it is raising its fees for checking bags, following a similar move earlier this week by American Airlines.

Starting with tickets booked Saturday, economy-class passengers on domestic flights will be charged $5 more. That will bring the price to $35 if they pay online at least 24 hours before the flight, and $40 after that.