Does my United flight come with a carry-on?


Does my United flight come with a carry-on? Carry-on bag 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.


How much is United baggage fee?

United Airlines' (UA) standard checked baggage / hold luggage fees for U S domestic flights: First bag: $35.00 USD. Second bag: $45.00 USD. Third and any additional: $150.00 USD per bag.


Is United strict about personal item size?

Personal items can not be larger than 9 inches X 10 inches X 17 inches (22 cm X 25 cm X 43 cm). As with carry-on luggage, United's carry-on rules for personal items do not consider weight.


What is United Airlines baggage policy?

The maximum size of a checked bag can be 30 in x 20 in x 12 in (76 cm x 52 cm x 30 cm), including handles and wheels. Other fees apply for extra checked bags or any bags that go over these limits. Visit the oversized, overweight and extra bags section below for more info.


What airline has free carry-on?

Delta: All passengers can bring one carry-on bag plus one personal item without paying extra fees. Personal items can be a purse, small backpack, briefcase, laptop bag or a bag of similar size. American Airlines: All tickets (including basic economy) include a free carry-on bag and personal item at no extra charge.


Do all flights come with a free carry-on?

Many airlines will allow you to bring a carry-on bag and personal item for free. However, some airlines may only allow a personal item that fits under your seat for free. Anything larger (e.g. a bag that's too big to fit under the seat but can fit into the overhead compartment) may require extra payment.


How do I know if I get a carry-on bag?

Domestic carry-on policies. A good rule of thumb is that if your carry-on bag fits under the seat in front of you, it's considered a personal item. This includes small backpacks, purses, briefcases, laptop bags, etc. Larger bags, including suitcases, must fit in the overhead bin compartment.


How do I know if my United ticket is Basic Economy or United economy?

A quick easy way is to go into your reservation on the United website or app and try to select a seat. If you are Basic Economy, it won't let you select a seat or have a seat assignment in advance unless you purchased one.


Why are they charging for carry-on?

Charging for carry-on bags helps lower ticket prices by reducing the aircraft's load and saving fuel. Many airlines, including Spirit and Frontier, charge high fees for carry-on bags at the gate, increasing the cost of flying on these carriers.


Do you get 2 free checked bags with United?

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.


Can you bring a backpack full of clothes on a plane?

Most airlines allow backpacks as carry-ons, but size and weight restrictions vary depending on the carrier. Typically, the bag must be within the cabin baggage dimensions of around 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 22 cm), commonly considered the standard size for carry-on.


Can I get away with not paying for a carry-on?

There is only one true workaround for getting around the no carry-on rule without paying the fee: It all must fit in a personal item, which also must fit underneath a seat. To also take that away, well, it seems borderline illegal.


Can I bring a backpack and a carry-on?

While this can be confusing, most popular airlines allow you to bring a carry-on and personal item, such as a backpack or purse. 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.


Can a duffel bag be a personal item?

A personal item is any type of luggage that fits underneath the plane seat in front of you. Most domestic airlines in the United States require a personal item to be 18” x 14” x 8” or smaller in size. Personal items can include a purse, briefcase, small backpack, laptop bag, weekender or small duffel bag.


Does a backpack count as a personal item?

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.


What is not allowed in a carry-on bag?

Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.


Can I bring snacks on a plane?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.


Can I bring a carry-on with United Basic Economy?

Basic Economy
You can't bring a carry-on bag unless you're flying to South America, across the Atlantic or across the Pacific. All other bags have to be checked. Note, if you check a carry-on at your gate, you'll be charged the standard bag fee plus an additional $25.


Does no carry-on mean no backpack?

Domestic carry-on policies. A good rule of thumb is that if your carry-on bag fits under the seat in front of you, it's considered a personal item. This includes small backpacks, purses, briefcases, laptop bags, etc. Larger bags, including suitcases, must fit in the overhead bin compartment.