Customers traveling to/from the United States and all international destinations are required to have their baggage checked 45 minutes prior to flight departure time. The free baggage allowance, as well as maximum bag weights, vary with your Mileage Plus status and/or class of service. Please review the information below for details and exceptions.
Travel to/from U.S. and international destinations (exluding travel to/from Brazil)
Cabin class/Program status
Free baggage allowance
Max. weight per bag
Max. baggage size
• Economy
2
50 lbs/23 kg
62 linear in/ 158 linear cm (length + width + height)
• First or Business
70 lbs/32 kg
• Global Services • 1K • Premier Executive • Star Alliance Gold
3
• Active military personnel and/or dependants with ID and traveling on orders
3 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags
115 linear in/ 292 linear cm (length + width + height)
Fees for baggage more than 70 pounds/32kg or exceeding the maximum linear dimensions vary by destination Contact United or your travel agent prior to your trip for details.