# It operates a vast route network to over 370 global destinations on six continents through hubs.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Barchart*

## Key points

- United Airlines will raise checked-bag fees by $10 to offset higher fuel costs.
- United reached a tentative five-year contract with its flight attendants, including a $740 million signing bonus.
- United and JetBlue now allow joint cash bookings and loyalty redemptions on each other's websites.
- Wall Street consensus gives United a 12-month price target about 34% above its current price.
- United's Q1 earnings call may reveal surprises on fuel hedging, capacity, or international demand.

**Companies:** United Airlines, JetBlue
**Countries:** United States

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