California travelers: United Airlines changes check-in time limit amid Southwest bag fees
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California travelers: United Airlines changes check-in time limit amid Southwest bag fees
United Airlines is adjusting its check-in cutoff time for domestic flights. Southwest Airlines will start charging for checked bags, although some passengers will still get free checked bags. United Airlines did not respond to the Desert Sun’s question about what happens to passengers who don’t follow the newCheck-in time limits. Southwest expects to begin operating with assigned and premium seating in 2026, according to the airline’s website. The airline will begin offering booking for assigned andPremium seating in the second half of this year, and Southwest expects it will be operational by 2026. For more information, visit United Airlines’ online destinations map to see a full list of destinations. for Southwest Airlines destinations in California: See the list. for more information about Southwest Airlines baggage fees, visit the list of Southwest Airlines routes.
United Airlines is adjusting its check-in cutoff time for domestic flights.
Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines will start charging for checked bags, although some passengers will still get free checked bags.
Californians traveling United Airlines and Southwest Airlines should know changes are being made to check-in times and bag policies that can impact their summer travel.
Starting June 3, United Airlines’ check-in cutoff time for domestic flights will change to 45 minutes before departure, a spokesperson for the airline said in an email to the Desert Sun.
“The change brings greater consistency for our customers by aligning with our current checked baggage deadline and the check-in policies followed by most other airlines,” according to United Airlines.
This is a change from United’s current 30-minute check-in limit, according to Newsweek.
What happens if I don’t check in on time for United?
United Airlines did not respond to the Desert Sun’s question about what happens to passengers who don’t follow the new check-in time limits.
The airline redirected the Desert Sun to their website for more information about check-in time limits, which can vary at other airports outside the United States.
Travelers are informed by United’s website that the airline will do its “best to find another option” if they don’t meet the check-in time limits.
“However, we have the right to deny service which may result in cancellation of your reservation, denied boarding or the option to check your bags,” according to United.
Southwest Airlines baggage fees: When will I have to pay?
Starting Wednesday, May 28, Southwest Airlines will apply bag fees to their Basic, Choice and Choice Preferred fares, according to a news release. Travelers who purchase the Choice Extra fare (formerly Business Select) will get two free checked bags.
Southwest will begin charging $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag on many tickets, with supplemental fees for overweight and oversized baggage, USA TODAY reported.
Southwest cardmembers get their first checked bag free, and A-List and A-List Preferred Tier Members also get free checked bags, although the former tier only gets their first checked bag free.
When does Southwest start assigning seats?
According to Southwest’s website, the airline will begin offering booking for assigned and premium seating in the second half of this year, and Southwest expects to begin operating with assigned and premium seating in 2026.
United Airlines destinations in California: See the list
Visit United Airlines’ online destinations map to see a full list of destinations.
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Hollywood Burbank Airport
John Wayne Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Meadows Field Airport
Monterey Regional Airport
Ontario International Airport
Palm Springs International Airport
Redding Regional Airport
Sacramento International Airport
San Diego International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
San José Mineta International Airport
Santa Barbara Airport
SLO County Airport
Where does Southwest Airlines depart from in California?
See a full list of Southwest Airlines routes here.
Hollywood Burbank Airport
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Long Beach Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Oakland Airport
Ontario International Airport
John Wayne Airport
Palm Springs International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
San Diego International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
San José Mineta International Airport
Santa Barbara Airport
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach herat pbarraza@gannett.com.