Free checked bags for United Cardmembers. United primary Cardmembers can check bags for free on United and United Express® flights. If you are traveling with a guest on the same reservation, they can also check their bags for free.
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You can bring one carry-on bag and one personal item for free on most domestic and international flights. But there are a few rules you'll need to follow.
If you purchased a basic economy ticket for United, it should be clearly indicated on your ticket or confirmation email. Look for the fare code - basic economy code for United is N. Are United Airlines' Mileage Plus points valuable enough to pay $50-100 extra for a long trip?
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.
A carry on bag is your larger, primary bag, which you'll stow in the overhead bin. A backpack can be your carry on if it meets your airline's carry on size limits. A personal item is a smaller, secondary bag, which you'll stow under the seat in front of you.
Does basic economy get a carry-on on United? Unlike other major carriers that offer free carry-on baggage regardless of fare class, United does not allow carry-on bags that need to be stored overhead for basic economy fares, unless you're flying to South America or are taking a transpacific or transatlantic flight.
Simplest way is to call the airline and ask - they may not tell you the # of open seats though, but I've found that they will tell me if there's no chance to go standby that day if a flight is full. Some airline (i.e. AA) websites all you to check the availability of seats on any flight as a simple web inquiry.
At check-in. All Premier members are eligible for complimentary Economy Plus seating. Premier Gold, Platinum and 1K members have complimentary access to Economy Plus seating at booking, and Premier Silver members have complimentary access at check-in, when available.
Carry-on bagCarry-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.
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.
You can avoid United checked bag fees by paying more to travel in premium economy, business or first class. Passengers in these cabins receive two free checked bags on domestic flights. Those flying in business or first class have a 70-pound baggage allowance.