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(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.
The airline's increased baggage fees apply to domestic travel, not transatlantic flights
Checked bags for travel booked on or after Feb. 20 will cost up to 33% more
Alaska has raised its fee from $30 to $35 for a checked bag for economy passengers without any mileage status or upgrades from a credit card.
This isn’t the first time Alaska bumped up its checked baggage rates.