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United Airlines Baggage Policies

Regardless of where you're going, you’ll want to make sure what you’re bringing is allowed. Here are the rules.



Carry-on baggage policies for all United travel

For worldwide travel on any United flight, you may carry on one bag and one personal item such as a briefcase, garment bag, laptop computer, purse or small backpack. Your carry-on bag...

• must fit under your seat or in the overhead bin;
• must not be more than 9 x 14 x 22 inches (23 x 35 x 56 cm) or 45 linear inches* (114 linear cm); and
• may be required to travel as checked baggage if the bag cannot be safely stowed on your flight.

The following personal items are not counted toward your one bag carry on and one personal item limit:

• Assistive devices (canes, crutches, etc.)
• Child safety seats for ticketed children
• Infant restraint devices (infant seat with or without stroller, front pouch or back carrier)
• Outer garments (coats, hats, etc.)
• Reading material (a reasonable amount)
• Umbrellas (one per passenger)
• Food and beverages to be consumed onboard

Please note that all items must be stowed in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. They may not be stowed in the seat back pocket.

Liquids, gels and/or aerosols are permitted through security checkpoints worldwide. Items must fit in one clear, resealable quart- or liter-sized plastic bag, in containers of 3 oz. (100 mL) or less.

Plastic bags must be completely sealed and will be x-rayed separately at the security checkpoint.

The following items are allowed but must be presented to officials at security checkpoints if they are of greater volume than 3 oz. (100 mL):

• Baby formula/milk, including breast milk and baby food in containers. You do not have to be traveling with a baby or small child for these items to be allowed.
• Medications (liquid, gel or aerosol)
• Liquids, juices or gels for diabetic passengers who indicate a need for such items to address their medical condition. (A letter from your physician is not necessary.)

Liquids, gels and/or aerosols (including duty-free items) purchased in the boarding area are permitted onboard the aircraft.





The checked baggage policy for United Economy travel wholly within the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. If you are traveling on an Economy ticket or an Economy award ticket, please see the information below regarding checked baggage fees that may apply.

All fees shown below are for one direction of travel only, and apply only when checking in with United. If you will be checking in with a United codeshare partner, please contact that carrier regarding its baggage policies. Fees shown below are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.

For customers who are not exempt, first and second bag fees (each way) when paid at the airport are $25 for the first bag and #35 for the second checked bag.





You are exempt from the above fees for checking your first two bags on flights operated by United, United Express and Star Alliance partner carriers if you are:

• traveling in United First or United Business;
• a Global ServicesSM, Mileage Plus 1K, Premier Executive, or Premier member;
• a Star Alliance Gold or Silver member; or
• U.S. military personnel (or a dependent) who is either active or traveling on leave in conjunction with a permanent change of station (military ID required)

Note: Continental Airlines Chase cardmembers are not able to check bags for free on United- and United Express-operated flights.





Any checked baggage item may be assessed a fee if it is over certain weight or size limits, or if it is in excess of your normal baggage allowance. Please see the appropriate sections below for information and criteria relating to these fees.

Oversized baggage

Frequent flyer program or military status	Maximum size per bag to avoid oversized baggage fee	Maximum size per bag for acceptance as checked baggage
• Global ServicesSM • 1K® • Premier Executive® • Star Alliance® Gold • Premier® • Star Alliance Silver • General member • Non-member	62 linear inches (158 linear cm)*	115 linear inches (292 linear cm)*
• U.S. military personnel (and/or their dependents) who are either active or traveling on leave in conjunction with a permanent change of station (military ID required)	115 linear inches (292 linear cm)*	n/a

*linear measurement = length + width + height

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Important notes regarding oversized baggage

• Any checked bag with a single dimension more than 62 inches (158 cm) will not be accepted.
• Any checked bag that is more than 115 linear inches (292 linear cm) will not be accepted.
• Oversized baggage charges are applied in addition to any charges that may be assessed for overweight and/or excess baggage.
• Fees for oversized baggage must be paid at the airport check-in counter and may not be paid online.

Overweight baggage

Frequent flyer program or military status	Maximum weight per bag to avoid overweight baggage fee	Maximum weight per bag for acceptance as checked baggage
• Global ServicesSM • 1K® • Premier Executive® • Star Alliance® Gold • U.S. military personnel (and/or their dependents) who are either active or traveling on leave in conjunction with a permanent change of station (military ID required)	70 lbs. (32 kg)	99.9 lbs. (45.4 kg)
• Premier® • Star Alliance Silver • General member • Non-member	50 lbs. (23 kg)

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Important notes regarding overweight baggage

• Any bag weighing more than 99.9 pounds (45.4 kg) will not be accepted as checked baggage.
• Overweight baggage charges are applied in addition to any charges that may be assessed for oversized and/or excess baggage.
• Fees for overweight baggage must be paid at the airport check-in counter and may not be paid online.

Excess baggage

Frequent flyer program or military status	Number of bags permitted without excess baggage fees
• Global ServicesSM • 1K® • Premier Executive® • Star Alliance® Gold • U.S. military personnel (and/or their dependents) who are either active or traveling on leave in conjunction with a permanent change of station (military ID required)	3
• Premier® • Star Alliance Silver • General member • Non-member	2

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Important notes regarding excess baggage

• Excess baggage charges are applied in addition to any charges that may be assessed for overweight and/or oversized baggage.

SOURCE: United Airlines Copyright © 2011 United Airlines. All rights reserved. Babies Travel Lite does not guarentee the accuracy of the information contained herein. Please visit united.com to verify that the information is still current.