How Strict is United with Checked Baggage Size?

While traveling on United Airlines, we need to carry our baggage according to the Airline's baggage policies for checked and carry-on baggage allowance; this can depend on which class seats are booked. Different class seat booking has different baggage policies and charges. So, Pack your baggage while reminding yourself about the weight and size allowance policies of United, and stay updated about baggage policy. Here are the baggage allowance policy details are mentioned below: 

What Are Allowance Policies For Carry-On Baggage on United flights?

The handbag can fit under the seat in front of you, so the total dimensions for all passengers traveling are 43cm, 22cm, and 25cm. 

• 1 personal item is fee-free, that is, your handbag or purse. 
• 1 carry-on item is fee-free and does not exceed the given dimensions

What Things are Allowed in Handbags? 

Travelers are allowed to carry some personal items given below: 

• Ladies handbag
• Camera
• Books 
• Infant feeding items for the flight
• Laptop

What is the Allowance Policy of United Flights for Checked-in Baggage? 

Baggage can be checked in at the security checkpoint, and the dimensions will also change according to the class, which is compulsory for all classes. The total baggage details are given below:

• For Economy and Premium Economy class passengers, the maximum baggage weight is 23kg,
• Business class passengers can carry a maximum weight of 32kg. 
• The maximum dimensions of checked baggage are 76cm, 52cm, and 30cm 

Total weight by Mileage Plus status checked baggage details are:

• Premier silver, gold, platinum, and 1k can carry 32kg.
• For Economy Star Alliance, Gold members carry 23kg.
• For Business Star Alliance, Gold members carry 32kg. 

Special Items Including Below:

• Smart bags: If you have smart bags with lithium batteries, they must be removed before you are brought on board. 
• Liquids, gels, and sprays: If you want to bring these items in your carry-on bags, they should be no more than 100 ml and packed in a sealable bag. 
• Powders: You can pack it in your carry-on bag and it should be less than 350 ml. 
• Musical Instruments: You carry a small musical instrument that will count in your carry-on baggage.  
• Medication, Vapes, and Essentials: You carry them in your handbag with your medication prescription. If you need them while flying, you can also carry a syringe, and then you can ask the flight attendant to help you dispose of them safely. 
• Fragile, bulky, or unusual: If you carry highly fragile or bulky to check and you need to carry it, then you can book a separate ticket for it. 

Different Types of United baggage Fees Details Given Below: 

Checked baggage, carry-on baggage, oversized baggage, and overweight baggage are four types of baggage that are considered to be paid. Your baggage allowance depends on different factors, including such as: 

Checked Baggage Fees for Domestic Flights: 

• Economy class passengers will pay $40($35 if prepaid) for their first checked baggage and $50($45 if prepaid) for the second one.  
• Premium Economy, Business class, and First class are allowed to carry two baggage free of cost. 

Checked Baggage Fees for International Flights: 

• Business class, First class, or Premium Economy class are not to pay any charges for their checked baggage.
• If you are traveling the US to or from the Caribbean, Mexico, and Canada, Economy class passengers must pay $40 for their first baggage and $50 for their second baggage, and Basic Economy class passengers also pay the cost for both the baggage. 
• If you are traveling the US to or from South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, or Australia,  Economy class passengers do not need to pay for their first baggage, but they must pay $100 for their second baggage and the Basic Economy class, passengers will pay $70 for the first baggage and $100 for the second baggage.

Carry-on Baggage Fees: Domestic travelers are allowed to bring only carry-on baggage, and If you bring your carry-on bag with you at the gate, you will have to pay checked bag charges and a gate handling fee of $25.   

Overweight Baggage Fees: The charges for overweight are the same for all passengers. If you carry 50-70 pounds more weight, you have to pay $200 per bag, and if you are overweight between 70 and 100 pounds, you have to pay $400 per bag. 

When traveling with United Airlines, you must pay attention to their baggage allowance policy before leaving home. You must check out their charges for excess baggage or overweight baggage and more details about their baggage allowance policy, which are mentioned above.