Article: Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn., Business Memoranda Column.(Originated from Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn.)

Nov. 5--By now, most of the world knows that United Airlines has a new slogan: "Rising." In Des Moines, however, it might as well be "Annoying."

Beginning Dec. 1, passengers who pay the lowest fares and fly United out of Des Moines will be restricted to only one carry-on bag.

Des Moines will be the test market for a rule United eventually hopes to initiate systemwide. The goal is to free up space for business travelers, who usually pay more for their tickets and sometimes complain that they can't find room for their carry-on bags when flights are full, said United spokesman Tony Molinaro.

The one-bag restriction will apply primarily ...

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