Does United charge for carry-on international?


Does United charge for carry-on international? 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.


How many bags are free on United international flights?

On international routes, economy passengers generally receive one or two free checked bags, depending on the destination. Here's a summary of what you can expect to pay for baggage fees so long as your bag adheres to United's size and weight requirements.


How much does United charge for a carry-on?

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


Does United allow a backpack and carry-on?

Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Common items include backpacks, laptop bags, and purses. These bags can be no larger than 9 x 10 x 17 inches (22 x 25 x 43 cm). Like carry-on bags, personal items do not have to meet a weight requirement.


Does United allow 1 free checked bag?

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


How heavy can a carry-on be?

Carry-on bags must weigh less than 35 pounds and must not exceed 10 inches deep, 16 inches wide and 24 inches high. Bags must fit in the overhead bins. Checked bags must be no longer than 62 linear inches (length + width + depth) and must weigh under 40 pounds.


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.


Is a backpack 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.


Can I take a 22.5 inch carry-on bag?

In general, standard domestic carry-on luggage size is 22 x 14 x 9 inches. If you're flying internationally, that may vary a little to 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches. Remember, those dimensions include the handle, wheels and anything else that may protrude from your suitcase so don't miss them from your measurements.


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