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
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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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