Can I check a cardboard box as luggage United?

Checking boxes instead of bags If you are traveling to a place with limits for extra checked bags, you can check a box instead. The box can weigh up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms). The total length + width + height of the box must be less than 62 inches (158 centimeters).



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If your checked bag measures more than 62 inches (length + width + height), you will be charged an additional checked bag fee. The maximum size your checked bag can be is 115 inches (length + width + height); anything larger than that exceeds United's allowable luggage size and will not be accepted.

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For checked baggage, add up the three dimensions. In your case, 52. That's less than 62 inches, which is the limit, so as long as it's less than 50 lbs you should be fine.

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Airlines publish the maximum dimensions allowed for carry-on bags. For example, American Airlines states that a carry-on bag's dimensions cannot exceed 22 by 14 by 9 inches, including handles and wheels. The carry-on must also fit into the sizer at the airport; if it doesn't, you'll be required to check it.

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Your bag will have to fit into the sizer for it to be approved as a carry-on. Having a flexible fabric bag is advantageous in this situation because you'll be able to squeeze it in even if it's slightly oversized. Usually, many airlines won't check every carry-on but will instead go for ones that look oversized.

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Cardboard Suitcase ?? Serves as a hand luggage box without paying extra costs for excess baggage, as they have the EXACT measurements for the cabin bag STANDARD. They are sent folded and can be folded once they are emptied at the arrival at the destination.

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Two free checked bags when traveling within the continental U.S. or to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Three free checked bags when traveling between the U.S. and South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Gate-checked bags Sometimes a plane is too small to fit carry-on bags or runs out of overhead space quickly. In these cases, your bag will be gate-checked for free and can be picked up when you leave the plane, rather than at baggage claim. This happens most often on United Express® flights.

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What if my cabin bag is 2cm bigger? Extra 2–4 cm wont be noticed by the check in staff and they dont have a ruler to measure the dimension. they only strict with the weight. But extra 2–3 kg is also not a problem.

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Carry-on bags are limited to 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high including wheels and handles. All three measurements shouldn't add up to more than 45 inches.

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First, due to airlines' checked luggage policies, you should take the size of your box into account. If you want to be safe, we recommend going for a box that measures 20 x 20 x 20 and is under 50 lbs in weight.

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Measure the total linear inches of your bag. Measure the length, height, and depth of your bag, including handles and wheels. Add those three measurements together. The total is your linear measurement, in either centimeters or inches.

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Airlines publish the maximum dimensions allowed for carry-on bags. For example, American Airlines states that a carry-on bag's dimensions cannot exceed 22 by 14 by 9 inches, including handles and wheels. The carry-on must also fit into the sizer at the airport; if it doesn't, you'll be required to check it.

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