I figured out how I can get free vacations. If friends buy me a ticket, they can check their bags for free!
Up
to eight people traveling on the same reservation as someone with
premium status will be exempt from the first and second bag fees.
And hey, I can even get you extra leg room!
There are some parts about having "premium status" with United that I really appreciate, like shorter lines at check-in and security. But this whole baggage thing is a mess. Charge everyone or charge no one. Charge for all baggage, including carry-ons, or don’t charge for any.
I’m dreading my next flight … how much stuff do you think people are going to try to carry on if they have to pay $15 to check it?