United Airlines Baggage Agent Accused Of Bribing Passenger For Tip At Newark Liberty International Airport

Airlines worldwide impose weight restrictions on checked bags; in the United States, it is typically set at 50 lbs. Some carriers will allow status-holding frequent fliers to carry more, with the limit usually at 70 lbs. United Airlines follows these norms, offering the typical limit to their economy class and premium economy fliers and allowing their status-holding frequent fliers and passengers in Domestic First, Business, and Polaris an extra 20lbs. Last week, at Newark Airport's Terminal C, one of the airline's hubs, a company baggage agent was accused of bribing a passenger over the weight limit.