United Airlines is the second major carrier to offer passengers the option of baggage delivery.
The new service, offered by BagsVIP, allows travelers to skip baggage claim at the airport. It initially will be offered on flights to Chicago, Boston, Houston, Honolulu and Orlando and later expanded to other airports.
The fees, which are in addition to the airline’s checked baggage fees: $29.95 for one bag, $39.95 for two and $49.95 for three. That covers delivery within 40 miles from the airport. Fees are higher for longer distances.