Ya, I am going to get hosed by United too. I booked
DCL transfers for my honeymoon and purposely booked United because it was a participating airline so I wouldn't have to touch my luggage. It was more expensive and no TV, but the thought of not touching my luggage after 15 days of cruising made the difference for me. Now with the 2nd baggage charge, they will only take one bag and we would have to check the other bag at the airport. Not worth the extra $$ and now we don't have directTV.