United Airlines has launched a program that waives certain checked baggage charges in exchange for an annual subscription fee.
The introductory price for Premier Baggage is $249 a year, which allows a customer to check two standard bags without paying extra. The subscription fee also covers baggage charges for up to eight people traveling on the same confirmation number.
Airline fees have proliferated as carriers struggle for revenue amid sharply reduced business travel and lower fares. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, baggage fees brought in more than $670 million for U.S. airlines in the second quarter.
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