United Airlines Baggage Policy

• United Airlines is a well-established airline that offers a comprehensive baggage policy to ensure a smooth travel experience for its passengers. With clear guidelines on excess baggage and carry on bags, travelers can easily adhere to the luggage allowances, minimizing any inconvenience at the airport. United Airlines also understands the value of time, aiming to reduce long lines through efficient check-in processes. Additionally, the airline provides transparent information on baggage allowance and refund policies, prioritizing customer satisfaction and convenience.
• To ensure you are complying to the baggage policy contact (OTA) tollfree-number or United airline number + 1 800 864 8331

United Airlines Carry on bags

• The dimensions of our carry-on bag must be 9 in x 14 in x 22 in (23 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm) in order for it to fit in the overhead bin. Do not forget to account for the handle and wheels.

Personal items

• Common items include handbags, backpacks, and laptop backpacks; they have to fit beneath the seat that's in front of you and must measure 9 in x 10 in x 17 in (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm).

Basic economy

• The carry-on policy for most flights only allows you to bring one personal item when traveling in Basic Economy. If you check a carry-on bag at your gate, you are going to be imposed the standard bag fee as well as an extra $25. Carry-on bags are only allowed if you are traveling to South America, across the Atlantic, or across the Pacific.
• You are allowed to bring one complimentary carry-on bag if you have Premier status with MileagePlus, are flying with a Premier member, are the primary cardholder of an eligible MileagePlus credit card, or happen to be a Star Alliance Gold member.
• For more details feel free to reach us at (OTA) tollfree-number or United airline number + 1 800 864 8331

United Airlines Checked Baggage

• A checked bag's maximum dimensions, comprising handles and wheels, are 30 in x 20 in x 12 in (76 cm x 52 cm x 30 cm).

Weights by cabin

	Maximum weight per bag
United Economy /Premium Economy	50 pounds(23 kilograms)
United Business/United First/United Polaris/ business class	70 pounds(32 kilograms)

Weights by Mileageplus Status

	Maximum weight per bag
Premier Silver/Premier Gold/Premier Platinum/Premier 1K	70 pounds(32 kilograms)
Star Alliance™ Gold	70 pounds(32 kilograms)in Business/50 pounds(23 kilograms) in Economy

United Airlines Baggage fee

• Any additional baggage beyond your carry-on and personal item, or carry-on bags that exceed the allowed size, will require a bag check, which may incur a fee.
• Use the baggage fee calculator to estimate the cost of checking your bags before your trip.
• To utilize the calculator, select "My flights".
• Sign in to your MileagePlus account to view details about a trip you are planning, or select "Any flights" to view details for a trip you have already planned.

Baggage Issues

Types of Baggage issue

• Delayed and Lost Baggage
• Damaged Baggage
• Missing items

United Airlines Reimbursements For Lost Baggage

• Steps to follow:

Report

• Visit the United Baggage Service Office next to baggage claim if you are still at the airport. If your baggage gets delayed, you can also schedule bag delivery, check the status of the baggage, and obtain a file reference number online.
• Chat with us or give the Baggage Recovery Center a call at (OTA) tollfree-number or United airline number + 1 800 864 8331 if you have left the airport. You have 24 hours to report damage to your bags if you are in the United States, including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; outside of the country, you have 21 days to report lost, delayed baggae and 7 days to report damaged bags.

Request reimbursements

• Utilizing your travel confirmation or file reference number, submit a reimbursement claim; if your luggage is still missing, submitting a lost bag claim will also aid in the bag's recovery. Claims for flights within the United States must be made no later than 45 days following the date of arrival.

Check Claim Status

• You can monitor the status of your online refund claim at any moment.

You can search for a claim by:

• Confirmation number or File reference number.
• Passengers last name at the united airlines webiste
• Call at (OTA) tollfree-number or United airline number + 1 800 864 8331 to ensure faster recovery of claims.

Track lost baggage with United Airlines

• You can track your lost baggage using the united airlines website under the baggage tracing service,to do that
• Just enter your file reference number.
• Provide the first and last name of the passenger.
• If you still are unsure what to do about your lost baggage call us at (OTA) tollfree-number or United airline number + 1 800 864 8331