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United Airlines Checked Baggage Fees 2024 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits
United Airlines Baggage Report Card
| Carry-On Allowance | 9 / 10 |
| Checked Bag Allowance | 7 / 10 |
| Excess Baggage Fees | 6 / 10 |
| Overall Grade | 7.3 / 10 |
United Airlines has announced an increase in its checked baggage fees effective February 24th 2024, with the price of a checked luggage on US Domestic flights increasing to $40 for a 1st checked bag and $50 for a 2nd checked bag. You can save $5 if pre-paying for your checked luggage online at least 24 hours before your flight.
You can check your free baggage allowance and the cost of any checked bag fees using the
United Airlines Baggage Calculator. If your itinerary begins with a codeshare flight or with another airline as the marketing carrier, the allowance and charges may differ.
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Checked baggage service charges may apply on United Airlines flights for the first two pieces of checked baggage. If flying United Economy or Basic Economy, the maximum allowed weight for a single bag is 50 pounds (23 kg) per bag, with maximum exterior linear dimension of 62 inches (158 cm) per bag. You may be charged for either the first or second checked bag, depending on your itinerary.
If flying United Business, United First, United Polaris First Class, or United Polaris Business Class, the maximum allowed weight per checked bag is 70lbs (32kgs). This also applies to Mileage Place Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K, and Star Alliance Gold members.
United Airlines Flights to/from Brazil
Please note that there are no longer special baggage allowances on United Airlines flights to/from Brazil - the free baggage allowances are now more restrictive, and fees for excess and overweight baggage are much higher than they used to be a few years ago.
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