Airfare is spiking, and the price travelers pay to fly may not be coming down any time soon.
United Airlines on Wednesday said it has increased prices five times since the start of the global run-up in oil prices — which has sent jet fuel costs skyrocketing.
United was also among the first in a parade of U.S. airlines to hike checked bag fees, which now start at $45 for the first bag.
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