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International oversized, overweight and excess baggage
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The following information regarding oversized, overweight and excess baggage applies only to international travel on United. All fees shown below are in U.S. dollars and are for one-way travel only, unless otherwise specified. For travel within the U.S., Canada and U.S. territories, visit the U.S./Canada oversized, overweight and excess baggage page.
Some checked items are assessed a special handling charge because of size, fragility or other handling requirements. Please view the information on the International special items page to see examples of these items. Acceptance, restrictions, and charges will vary depending upon destination and aircraft.
Exceptionally bulky or fragile items will not be accepted as checked baggage. These items may ride in a passenger seat in the cabin provided that a ticket has been purchased for the item and specific seating conditions have been met.
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Mileage Plus program status
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Maximum size per bag
(to avoid oversized baggage fee)
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Maximum acceptable size per bag
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• Global ServicesSM
• 1K®
• Premier Executive®
• Star Alliance® Gold
• Premier®
• Premier Associate®
• Star Alliance Silver
• General member
• Non-member
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62 linear inches
(158 linear cm)*
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115 linear inches
(292 linear cm)
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• Active military personnel and/or dependants with ID and traveling on orders
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115 linear inches
(292 linear cm)
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n/a
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*linear measurement = length + width + height
Oversized baggage fee
Tickets purchased on or after November 14, 2008 for travel
on or after December 3, 2008 |
| Travel between North America and |
• the Caribbean
• Central America
• Mexico |
• Australia/Asia/New Zealand via the Pacific
• Europe
• South America** |
• Africa
• Asia via the Atlantic
• Middle East |
$175
per bag |
$200
per bag |
$250
per bag |
**Excluding travel to Japan and Brazil. Contact United Reservations for rates to Japan and Brazil.
For all other tickets, contact your local reservations office.
Important notes regarding oversized baggage
- Any checked bag with a single dimension more than 62 inches (158 cm) will not be accepted.
- Any checked bag that is more than 115 linear inches (292 linear cm) will not be accepted.
- Oversized baggage charges are applied in addition to any charges that may be assessed for overweight and/or excess baggage.
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| Mileage Plus program status |
Maximum
weight per bag
(to avoid overweight baggage fee) |
Maximum acceptable size per bag
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• Global ServicesSM
• 1K®
• Premier Executive®
• Star Alliance® Gold
• Premier®
• Premier Associate®
• Star Alliance Silver
• General member
• Non-member
• Active military personnel and/or dependants with ID and traveling on orders
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Varies by destination. Visit the International checked baggage page to view weight limits according to destination. |
100 lbs.
(45 kg)
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Overweight baggage handling fee
Tickets purchased on or after November 14, 2008 for travel
on or after December 3, 2008 |
| Travel between North America and |
• the Caribbean
• Central America
• Mexico |
• Australia/Asia/New Zealand
via the Pacific
• Europe
• South America** |
• Africa
• Asia via the Atlantic
• Middle East |
| 51-100 lbs. |
51-70 lbs. |
71-100 lbs. |
51-70 lbs. |
71-100 lbs. |
$125
per bag |
$150
per bag |
$350
per bag |
$150
per bag |
$400
per bag |
**Excluding travel to Japan and Brazil. Contact United Reservations for rates to Japan and Brazil.
For all other tickets, contact your local reservations office.
Important notes regarding overweight baggage
- Any bag weighing more than 100 pounds (45 kg) will not be accepted as checked baggage.
- Overweight baggage charges are applied in addition to any charges that may be assessed for oversized and/or excess baggage.
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Excess baggage consists of all additional checked bags beyond the baggage allowance, which is either two or three bags, depending on your Global Services, Mileage Plus, Star Alliance or military status. See the charts below to determine will incur excess baggage fees. Prices shown are for each bag, for one direction of travel.
Excess baggage fee
Tickets purchased on or after November 14, 2008 for travel
on or after December 3, 2008 |
| Mileage Plus program status |
Travel between North America and |
• the Caribbean
• Central America
• Mexico |
• Australia/Asia/
New Zealand via
the Pacific
• Europe
• South America** |
• Africa
• Asia via
the Atlantic
• Middle East |
$125
per bag |
$250
per bag |
$200
per bag |
$250
per bag |
$250
per bag |
• Global ServicesSM
• 1K®
• Premier Executive®
• Star Alliance® Gold
• Active military personnel and/or dependants with ID and traveling on orders |
4th & 5th
checked bags |
6th +
checked bags |
4th & 5th
checked bags |
6th +
checked bags |
4th +
checked
bags |
• Premier®
• Premier Associate®
• Star Alliance Silver
• General member
• Non-member |
3rd & 4th
checked bags |
5th +
checked bags |
3rd & 4th
checked bags |
5th +
checked bags |
3rd +
checked
bags |
**Excluding travel to Japan and Brazil. Contact United Reservations for rates to Japan and Brazil.
For all other tickets, your local reservations office.
Important notes regarding excess baggage
- Excess baggage charges are applied in addition to any charges that may be assessed for overweight and/or oversized baggage.
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