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United to restrict low-fare flyers to one carry-on bag allowance

It thus hopes to attract new passengers and encourage regular flyers with large luggage to pay higher fares

Published Wed, Nov 16, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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UNITED Continental Holdings Inc took a leaf out of its low-cost competitors' playbook on Tuesday by unveiling a new low fare that limits customers to one carry-on bag that fits under a seat - part of a broader plan to boost profit over the next four years.

Chicago-based United is the first major US carrier to make such a move for carry-ons, which it hopes will attract some new customers and push some of its regular flyers towards higher fares.

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