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Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs US$10 more as jet fuel costs soar
Most travellers flying with United Airlines will now pay $10 more to check their luggage beginning on Friday, as rising jet fuel costs driven by the war in the Middle East pushes another major United States carrier to increase fees. Customers travelling

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Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs US$10 more as jet fuel costs soar

Most travellers flying with United Airlines will now pay $10 more to check their luggage beginning on Friday, as rising jet fuel costs driven by the war in the Middle East pushes another major United States carrier to increase fees. Customers travelling

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