What Does the United Airlines Baggage Policy Include?

Passengers can easily exceed the baggage limits with the process provided by the United Airlines baggage policy. This policy contains all regulations, whether they are related to cabin bags or checked bags. This policy provides some special allowances to the military personnel. 

Read this blog where we have explained the policy in very simple language, the regulations of checked bags and cabin bags, the rulebook for charges and exceeding the baggage limit, and a list of items that may have some regulations or restrictions. 

What are the Regulations of United Airlines Baggage Policy? 

This policy provides different baggage allowances for different cabin options. If you want to carry extra baggage that you have to pay fees for it. The bags can be a little over the dimensions provided, but if carrying above the denied limit is not allowed. Read the United Airlines baggage policy regulations: 

• Passengers traveling with airlines can take 2 cabin bags without fees. 
• Passengers on basic economy can bring only a personal item and must check in any other bags. 
• For long-haul routes, only passengers in business and first class get one bag included for checking along with the ticket price. 
• In case the baggage of a traveler exceeds the weight or size limitations, he or she will be charged extra fees. 
• Those who have MileagePlus status can check in one suitcase for free according to their status level, too. 
• United Airlines' rules fixed the size of the carry-on as well as the checked bag, including weight.

What are the charges for extra baggage? 

Here are the detailed United airlines baggage fees:

How to exceed baggage limit?

Passengers can exceed the baggage limit, online or offline. Here is the step-by-step process: 

Online process: 

1. Open the app or website. 
2. Then click on the My Trip option, 
3. Then enter your surname and confirmation number. 
4. Then continue and click on excess baggage.
5. Then follow the process
6. Check the charges and rules 
7. Complete the payment. 
8. Then confirm the reservation. 

Offline reservation: 

• Passengers can exceed the baggage limits through a call. 
• By visiting the airport. 
• Or through live chat 
• Use a third-party site. 

Just give your ID and ticket and tell them to exceed the baggage limit; in the end, complete the payment. 

What are the regulations for different baggages? 

Baggage allowance varies according to the fare. There are a number of criteria that affect it, such as the route and the type of ticket, but we shall mainly focus on these. Different baggage types have different regulations and different fees. Here you can find the specifics: 

Regulations for personal items

• No fees are charged for carrying a small personal item. 
• The maximum dimensions for personal items, according to United, are 9 x 10 x 17 in (22 x 25 x 43 cm). 
• A personal item can be a small bag, a purse, or other small items.
• Personal items need to be under your seat in front of you, so you do not have to worry that they will take up space in the overhead bin. 
• Passengers with basic economy tickets can only bring one personal item. 

According to United Airlines, if the carry-on bag size limit is broken, then that bag has to be checked in.

Guidelines for bringing a carry-on bag: 

• There is no fee to carry the bag by hand. 
• United Airlines has specified the dimensions of the carry-on bag. If the maximum size of the bag 9x14x22 includes wheels and handles, then it will be the maximum size of the bag. 
• On the contrary, the mention of no weight limits for this carton has been made.

For checked bags: 

• The Baggage Policy of United varies according to the destination, class of service, and so on.
• The sum of the dimensions of the checked bag is 62 inches, covering the handle and wheels. 
• A traveler in the Economy class can bring a luggage of 50 lbs. 
• The Baggage allowance for United Business and First Class is 70 lbs (32 kgs) maximum weight. 
• The fees for baggage check-in on international flights will vary according to the route.

What are the baggage rules for international travel? 

Taking an international flight would mean that the regulations would be rather stringent. The checked bag limit for international flights would depend on the airline, which would set the limit according to the travel class, and the route taken:

• For the case of Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America, the first checked bag will be free for the economy; however, the second one will cost $100.
• All military personnel have to present their ID card during check-in or at the airport counter. But the luggage of business and first-class members is checked in at no charge for two bags.
• In the case of a flight with a ticket to Canada, Mexico, Central America, or the Caribbean,
• The charges change. 
• Fees vary mainly according to the destination. Therefore, please consult the respective destination to find out the bag price.

What are the special allowances for military personnel? 

According to the United baggage rules, military personnel who are on active duty will be allowed to have additional bags: 

• A soldier will have no charges for one personal item and carry-on bags on a United flight. 
• In addition, they will be allowed to check in five bags free of charge. 
• These rules hold true no matter what price option you choose. 
• Every active military personnel and service member in the Coast Guard, regardless of their post, will be given the allowance. 
• A cadet from the Air Force Academy, West Point, the Naval Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, or the Coast Guard Academy can benefit from this concession.
• Public health officers and NOAA’s commissioned officer corps. 
• Or a member who has been discharged within 7 days of the scheduled travel can also avail of this benefit.

What Not to Pack in Your Bags?

Nonetheless, United Airlines allows carrying of almost all items, but still some items will not be allowed on the plane, which can otherwise affect or harm the passengers. A short list of banned items is here: 

• A passenger is not allowed to take a knife, scissors, a blade, or any sharp object with them. 
• No bombs, crackers, explosives, or any poisonous or toxic chemical substances can be brought on board or used during the flight. 
• Similarly, no snakes or any other deadly animals can be near the travelers. 
• Passengers may not bring or carry such flammable liquids as diesel, petrol, etc. inside the airplane. 
• The carrying of firearms is wholly forbidden on the plane, while the possession of rifles and all types of ammunition is generally not permitted. 
• In case, however, they are perfectly closed, they could be allowed in the checked baggage area.

Conclusion 

This blog describes all the regulations related to the United Airlines baggage policy. This policy simply gives the regulations. The regulations that apply differ depending on the fare type that the passengers have selected. In case of extra luggage, the baggage limit can be added either on the airline's site or through customer service. The military personnel receive special allowances from the airlines, and the international rules are also distinct. It is advisable to go through the rules regarding checked and cabin bags prior to packing.

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