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United Airlines hikes checked bag fees due to soaring fuel costs, following JetBlues recent increase. First and second bags now cost $45 and $55 respectively, with the third bag skyrocketing to $200. Fuel prices have doubled in recent weeks, potentially adding $11 billion in yearly costs. Despite the increase, some passengers, such as Chase cardholders and MileagePlus elites, still avoid the fees. Demand remains high, with Uniteds top ten booked weeks ever in the last ten.

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