United Airlines revised checked baggage policy with changes taking effect for tickets purchased on or after September 30, 2009. For all United Economy® travel between the United States and Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean, a fee may apply for your first and/or second checked bags.

Hurricane Jimena grew into a highly dangerous storm as it raced toward Mexico’s Baja California peninsula on Monday 31 of August, scaring tourists, prompting residents to sandbag homes…