US airlines hiking checked baggage fees as costs jump

(Reuters) -United Airlines on Friday became the third major U.S. airline to hike checked baggage fees for customers traveling in North America after American Airlines and JetBlue Airways announced similar increases. United passengers flying economy in the U.S. after Feb. 24 will pay $40 for a first checked bag, or $35 paid in advance. A second checked bag will cost $50 at the airport and $45 in advance.

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