However, airlines quickly bounced back, with fees rising to $5.3 billion in 2021, $6.7 billion in 2022, and $7.07 billion in 2023 before hitting the latest high.

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United Airlines ($40 first checked bag, $50 second checked bag) Mileage Plus Explorer customers pay an annual fee of $150 after any promotional offers, which includes a free checked bag.

Checked bag fees are also higher United also raised its checked bag fees earlier this year, following similar moves by American, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines.