Do I get a carry-on with United?

United Airlines Carry-On Baggage One full-sized carry-on bag 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm) plus one personal item 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm). If you are travelling on a Basic Economy ticket, your personal item will be the only item you can bring on board.



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Carry-on bags are not included unless you're flying to South America, across the Atlantic or on an international flight across the Pacific. You can prepay to check a bag or check a carry-on at your gate for the regular bag fee plus an additional $25.

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What letter is basic economy on United? These tickets are usually classified as N. Another way to know if you bought a basic economy ticket is if you're eligible to select a seat. If you can select a seat, you have an economy ticket or higher.

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Global Services Domestic Flights: First checked bag free (50 pounds) International Flights: 2 to 3 free checked bags (50 pounds)

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Those who are traveling in business or first class and/or have elite status with United can check a bag up to 70 pounds for free — even on a basic economy ticket. If you're a heavy packer and your luggage weight usually exceeds 50 pounds, you may want to consider going for United elite status.

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Fly Southwest whenever you can. It's the only major carrier in the U.S. that doesn't charge for checked or carry-on bags. Delta, American and Alaska, meanwhile, never charge for a carry-on.

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United is a good choice if you're looking to save money on international flights. They also have great Polaris Business Class perks and pretty good in-flight amenities. For example, United offers personal device entertainment, snack and beverage service, and meals for in-flight purchases.

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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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You're not allowed a full-sized carry-on bag unless you're a MileagePlus Premier member or companion traveling on the same reservation, primary cardmember of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card or Star Alliance Gold member.

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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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International flights allow one, and often two, pieces of checked luggage per passenger.

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Basic economy tickets are ineligible for refunds and don't include seat selection. Economy Plus features standard economy seats with extra legroom. Standard economy includes seat selection and a free carry-on. All three economy classes charge for checked bags on domestic flights.

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Basic Economy Note, if you check a carry-on at your gate, you'll be charged the standard bag fee plus an additional $25.

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Look for the fare code - basic economy code for United is N.

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United Express Carry-On Rules. United Express flights are operated by regional airline partners, who typically use smaller aircraft with less overhead space than United's regular aircraft. Often larger carry-on bags and roller bags will not fit in the overhead bins of Express aircraft.

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