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United Airlines raises checked bag fees by $5 for economy passengers, following a trend of fee increases by other carriers like American, JetBlue, and Alaska. The first checked bag will cost $40 at the airport and $35 if prepaid online, while the second bag will be $50 at the airport and $45 in advance. These adjustments are projected to generate over $5 billion for airlines in the initial nine months of 2023.
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