United Joins Continental, Delta in Raising Fees for Checked Bags (USA Today)

The move by United follows increases by Delta and Continental last week.

Continental (CAL), Delta (DAL), American (AMR) and United (UAUA) also have boosted their fuel surcharges on flights to Europe by $20. Surcharges vary by route, but the airlines typically impose fuel charges of about $242 on flights to London and $280 on routes to many popular destinations on the continent.