United Airlines (UA) Reservations

About United Airlines

United Airlines (IATA Code: UA) is one of the major full-service airline companies in US. It flies to more than 230 destinations within US and to more than 115 destinations in other countries. Lookbyfare provides online booking of United Airlines flights for domestic or international travel to these destinations. In addition, the airline has codeshare arrangements with more than 30 airlines which provides last mile connectivity to the passengers.

Passengers can choose from Basic Economy, Economy Plus, Economy, Premium Plus, First and Polaris Business class fares. Each of these provides its own set of benefits and privileges to the passengers. Not all of these fare categories might be available on all the flights. Do check what all cabin class fares are available on your route of travel. Also, check for the baggage allowances and fees for your flight route. Summary of the airline baggage policy is provided below for your easy reference.

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United Airlines Baggage Policy

Travelers choosing UA for their trips are allowed to take along 1 carry-on bag along with 1 personal item. The dimensions of the carry-on bag should not be more than 22 x 14 x 9 inches, while the dimensions of the personal item should not exceed 16 x 11 x 8 inches. Please be informed that if a passenger is traveling Basic Economy, then s/he is permitted to bring only 1 personal item (and not a carry-on baggage). However, certain exceptions would be made depending on the status of different membership cards.

The linear dimension of the checked baggage should not be more than 62 inches. For travelers flying in the Economy Class, the weight of the checked baggage cannot be more than 50 lb. For travelers flying in Business, First, and Polaris Business Class, the weight of the checked baggage cannot be more than 70 lb. Baggage fees may be applicable irrespective of the class of travel you choose.

Carry-on Baggage

• Cabin Baggage Size: 9 in x 14 in x 22 in (23 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm) (inclusive of handles and wheels)
• Personal Item Size: 9 in x 10 in x 17 in (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm) (example- laptops, backpacks and purses)
• In addition to these items, jacket or coat, umbrella, reading material, duty free items, mobility aids, car seat, stroller, diaper bag, breast pump and camera can also be taken.

Check-in Baggage

• Check-in Baggage Size: 30 in x 20 in x 12 in (76 cm x 52 cm x 30 cm) (inclusive of handles and wheels)
• Check-in Baggage Weight:
a) United and Premium Economy class- 23 kg b) United Business, First, Polaris Business Class- 32 kg
• Maximum Size of Oversize Check-in Bag: 292cm (115 inches)
• Maximum overweight check-in bag: 100 lbs (45 kg) (except Musical Instruments and Assistive devices)
• There are higher check-in baggage allowances for the MileagePlus status members.