United Airlines Hikes Checked Bag Fees

0:00It's April 3rd. This is Canada News Today, powered by AI. United Airlines is jacking up checked bag fees starting Friday, hitting travelers in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Latin America with $45. Dollars for the first bag and $55 for the second. That's a $10 bump across the board, blamed on skyrocketing jet fuel prices from the Middle East War. This marks the first be hike in two years for United, and not everyone's paying. People branded credit card holders, top loyalty members, active military, and premium cabin folks still get their first back free. But add $5 extra if you check in less than 24 hours before takeoff. Meanwhile, Jeb Blue jumped in earlier this week, raising fees up to $9 during peak times for the same fuel crunch reasons. That war is messing with oil through the straight-of-form moves where a fifth of the world's supply flows, sending crude prices into a wild spin. That fuel now averages $4.88 per gallon in big hubs like Chicago and New York, doubled

1:04from $2.50 before the conflict kicked off February 28th. United CEO Tode Investors, it's already piled on $400 million in extra costs, with Delta and Americans saying the same. Airlines are dodging fuel surcharges like some foreign carriers, instead passing the pain through these add-ons or higher fares. Fills their second biggest expense after labor, so expect more wallet hits as this drags on. Stay light on luggage out there.