United Airlines bag counter
Major airline passengers will be paying more for checked bags.
  • United Airlines raised its baggage fees over the weekend.
  • The airline told passengers to expect a $5 increase for checked bags.
  • It joins JetBlue, American Airlines, and more in raising price of checked bags.

It might be time to start traveling lighter because another major airline is upping the price for checked bags.

United Airlines announced Friday that any economy-class passengers on domestic flights who booked tickets after that date will pay $5 more "in most markets."