New United baggage fee

[Teresa_Rae]

I just got this via email a few minutes ago...United is now not just charging for your second checked bag as previously announced but your first checked bag as well.

Before your next trip with us, we would like you to know
about changes to our checked baggage policy and revised fees
for excess, overweight, oversized baggage and special items,
effective for travel on or after August 18, 2008.

If you purchase a United Economy(R) ticket on or after
June 13, 2008 for travel on or after August 18, 2008, a $15
service fee will apply, each way, to check your first piece
of baggage. This fee applies to travel within the United
States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada.

As previously announced, a $25 fee will apply to check a
second bag when flying on a ticket purchased on or after
February 4, 2008. Please refer to the chart below to see
which checked baggage fees may apply to you.


CHECKED BAGGAGE FEES SUMMARY
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If you purchased and are the following
tickets... traveling... fees apply to
check bags

1st bag 2nd bag
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Before February 4, 2008 Anytime $0 $0

Between February 4,
2008 and June 12, 2008 Anytime $0 $25

On or after Between June 13, 2008
June 13, 2008 and August 17, 2008 $0 $25

On or after On or after $15 $25
June 13, 2008 August 18, 2008
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