Carry-On Allowance: 1 Bag + 1 Personal Item

Each passenger is allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase. Assistive devices and outer garments do not count as personal items. All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:

• Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 45 linear inches/114 cm (length + width + height)

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.
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Checked Baggage Allowance

Passengers with tickets purchased before February 4, 2008 or any tickets for travel before May 5, 2008:

• Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces
• Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
• Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg
• *Global Services, 1K, Premier Executive Mileage Plus members, and Star Alliance Gold members are allowed a third piece of checked baggage (maximum of 70 pounds/32kg) free of charge.

Passengers with tickets purchased on or after February 4, 2008, for travel on or after May 5, 2008:

Economy Class passengers:

• Baggage Allowance: 1 piece
• Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg total

First or Business class* passengers:

• Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces
• Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg for each bag
• *Economy class passengers with refundable tickets, standard award tickets, Premier and Premier Associate Mileage Plus members, and Star Alliance Silver members on any fare or award ticket are also allowed 2 pieces of baggage.

Global Services, 1K, Premier Executive Mileage Plus members and Star Alliance Gold members on any fare or award ticket:

• Baggage Allowance: 3 pieces
• Maximum Weight: 70 lb/32 kg for each bag

As there are some exceptions to the above measurements for certain international destinations, review United's international baggage information.

Overweight Baggage Fees

Fee for any bag weighing 51-99 lb: $50

Bags weighing more than 100 lb will not be accepted. If a bag is both oversize and overweight, passengers will be charged both fees.

Oversize Baggage Fees

Fee for any bag between 63-115 linear inches: $80

Bags exceeding 115 inches will not be accepted. If a bag is both oversize and overweight, passengers will be charged both fees.

Excess Baggage Fees

• Fee for second bag in economy: $25
• Fee for each additional bag: $85 each

Excess bags are only accepted if space is available. Some regulations by destination may vary.

Sports Equipment

Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements while others may be checked in lieu of one of your checked bags. If you plan to travel with sporting equipment, contact United Airlines directly to confirm packing regulations and fees.