United Airlines Baggage Allowance

United Airlines allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 56 × 35 × 22 cm (approximately 22 × 13.8 × 8.7 inches). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Note that Basic Economy fares may not include this allowance. Always verify with United Airlines before your trip, as policies can change.

Yes, United Airlines includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 56 × 35 × 22 cm. Note that Basic Economy fares may not include this allowance.

If your carry-on exceeds United Airlines's size limits of 56 × 35 × 22 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. United Airlines may charge a fee: Starting from $150 USD per bag for third checked bag; overweight bags incur additional fees. Based on passenger reports: generally moderate enforcement at check-in; stricter during peak times

On United Airlines flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. United Airlines requires personal items to be no larger than 43 × 25 × 22 cm. This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 56 × 35 × 22 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.

United Airlines allows personal items up to 43 × 25 × 22 cm (approximately 16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 inches). This must fit under the seat in front of you. Common examples include a small backpack, purse, or laptop sleeve that meets United Airlines's requirements.

Checked bags on United Airlines are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Each checked bag on United Airlines can weigh up to 23 kg (51 lb). Maximum dimensions: 76 × 51 × 30 cm. Additional bag fees on United Airlines: Starting from $150 USD per bag for third checked bag; overweight bags incur additional fees.

United Airlines allows checked bags up to 76 × 51 × 30 cm. That is approximately 157 cm (62 inches) in total linear dimensions (length + width + height). The maximum weight is 23 kg (51 lb).

United Airlines does not publicly specify a carry-on weight limit, but your bag must fit in the overhead bin. We recommend keeping it under 10 kg (22 lb) to be safe on United Airlines flights.

Yes, United Airlines charges for checked baggage. Checked bags are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. United Airlines baggage fees: Starting from $150 USD per bag for third checked bag; overweight bags incur additional fees

To avoid extra baggage fees on United Airlines: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (56 × 35 × 22 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your United Airlines fare (Starting from $35 USD to prepay first checked bag online; $40 at airport). Planning ahead with United Airlines can save you significant fees at the airport.