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Medically necessary needles and syringes are exempt from these prohibitions if passengers have in their possession prescription medication with a professionally printed label that identifies the medical office, pharmacy, or manufacturer of the medication. Prohibited cabin items For safety reasons, dangerous goods may not be packed in checked or carry-on baggage or taken on board with you. Restricted articles include but are not limited to: Each customer is restricted to a maximum of 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) of dry ice. Each container can not have more than the maximum allowed per customer. Multiple customers cannot pool their portion together, even within the same traveling party. Dry ice in quantities greater than 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) must be shipped as cargo. For tickets purchased on or after October 2, 2008 for travel on or before November 9, 2008 View dry ice handling fees for tickets purchased before October 2, 2008.
Dangerous objects not allowed in the cabin
No knives of any length, or made from any material, are permitted in the cabin of an aircraft. (Plastic knives are permitted for meal services.) Cutting instruments of every kind are banned, including but not limited to, carpet knives, box cutters, knives with folding or retractable blades (regardless of blade length), steak knives, straight edge razors, ice picks, and metal scissors with pointed tips. Other prohibited items include lighters, baseball bats, golf clubs, pool cues, ski poles, and hockey sticks.
The use of devices that prevent customers from reclining their aircraft seats is prohibited. Engineering test show that these devices can hinder passengers from exiting their seats in an emergency, and can cause damage to tray tables.
Hazardous materials
Articles listed in the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations and/or the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are restricted. These will only be accepted subject to advance arrangements and compliance with regulations.
Call United at 1-800-UNITED-1 for more information about hazardous materials.
Firearms
Federal regulations require that firearms in checked baggage or in their own shipping case be unloaded and declared. Firearms are not allowed in carry-on bags. Firearms in checked baggage must be packed in a locked hard-sided bag or gun case. A maximum of 11 lbs. of small arms ammunition is allowed in checked luggage in the original manufacturer's box or securely packed in a fiber, wood, or metal box to prevent movement of cartridges.
Dry ice
United will accept packages containing up to 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) of dry ice as carry-on baggage or checked baggage. The packaging used must allow the release of carbon dioxide gas, must be clearly marked as containing dry ice, and must show the net weight and identify the perishable item being preserved by the dry ice.
All fees shown below are in U.S. dollars and are for one-way travel only, unless otherwise specified.
Travel within the U.S., Canada and U.S. territories
Tickets purchased on or after
October 2, 2008 for travel on or after
November 10, 2008
$125 per bag
$175 per bag
*Excluding travel to Japan and Brazil. Contact United Reservations for rates to Japan and Brazil.
International travel
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
For all other tickets, contact United Reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 for specific charges.
International checked baggage
Fees for baggage more than 70 pounds (32 kg) or exceeding the maximum linear dimensions vary by destination Contact United or your travel agent prior to your trip for details. Fees for baggage more than 70 pounds (32 kg) or exceeding the maximum linear dimensions vary by destination. Contact United or your travel agent prior to your trip for details. Fees for baggage more than 70 pounds (32 kg) or exceeding the maximum linear dimensions vary by destination. Contact United or your travel agent prior to your trip for details. Travel during peak periods We recommend contacting United Reservations in advance when checking items such as musical instruments, sporting equipment, camera equipment, etc. that cannot be subdivided to meet the weight limit.
Customers traveling to/from the United States and all international destinations are required to have their baggage checked 45 minutes prior to flight departure time. The free baggage allowance, as well as maximum bag weights, vary with your Mileage Plus status and/or class of service. Please review the information below for details and exceptions.
If a ticket includes both international and domestic travel on two different airlines, then the rules of the carrier initially accepting the baggage will apply.
Travel to/from U.S. and international destinations
(exluding travel to/from Brazil)
*linear measurement = length + width + height
Cabin class/Program status
Free baggage allowance
Max. weight per bag
Max. baggage size
• Economy
2
50 lbs.
(23 kg)62 linear inches
(158 linear cm)*
• First or Business
2
70 lbs.
(32 kg)
• Global Services
• 1K
• Premier Executive
• Star Alliance Gold
3
• Active U.S. military personnel and/or dependants with ID and traveling on orders
3 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags
115 linear inches
(292 linear cm)
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Travel to/from Brazil
*linear measurement = length + width + height
Cabin class/Program status
Free baggage allowance
Max. weight per bag
Max. baggage size
• Economy
2
70 lbs.
(32 kg)62 linear inches
(158 linear cm)*
• First or Business
• Global Services
• 1K
• Premier Executive
• Star Alliance Gold
3
• Active U.S. military personnel and/or dependants with ID and traveling on orders
3 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags
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Travel to Mexico City
*linear measurement = length + width + height
Cabin class/Program status
Free baggage allowance
Max. weight per bag
Max. baggage size
• Economy
2
50 lbs.
(23 kg)62 linear inches
(158 linear cm)*
• First or Business
2
70 lbs.
(32 kg)
• Global Services
• 1K
• Premier Executive
• Star Alliance Gold3
• Active U.S. military personnel and/or dependants with ID and traveling on orders
3 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags
115 linear inches
(292 linear cm)
When traveling to Mexico City during the peak winter, spring and summer months, and holiday periods, customers will be asked to voluntarily designate a secondary bag that may be placed on a later flight. We will only be able to guarantee a primary bag at times when capacity exceeds space limitations.
During the peak winter travel period of December 1 - January 7, customers are limited to the number, size and weight of their checked baggage as outlined in the chart above. No oversize, overweight or extra bags will be accepted. In addition, the following guidelines will apply to all customers during this period:
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The British Airport Authority strictly limits checked baggage originating in London to 70 pounds (32 kg) per piece. Any piece exceeding the limit must be repackaged into smaller units.
Travel originating in London
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For travel wholly within Asia, the maximum total combined weight of all checked bags varies with your Mileage Plus status and/or class of service:
Travel wholly within Asia
Cabin class/Program status
Total combined weight of checked bags not to exceed
• Economy
44 lbs. (20 kg)
• Business
66 lbs. (30 kg)
• First
88 lbs. (40 kg)
• Global Services
• 1K
• Premier Executive
• Star Alliance GoldAn additional 44 lbs. (20 kg) is allowed
• Active U.S. military personnel and/or dependants with ID and traveling on orders
Any number of duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags up to a total maximum weight of 140 lbs. (64 kg)
Fees for baggage weighing more than 70 pounds (32 kg) or exceeding the maximum linear dimensions vary by destination. Contact United or your travel agent prior to your trip for details.
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