Does United Charge For Baggage On International Flights

Passengers traveling with United Airlines can take their baggage for free, but there are situations where baggage fees will apply. The applicability of the baggage fee depends upon the fare type you have selected to make the reservation of your flight ticket. There are situations in which you are allowed to carry your baggage for free, like:

• If you are an active U.S. Military personnel or any dependent of them. 

• If you have made the reservation under United Airlines Frequent Flyer Program, or you made the reservation with United Airlines sponsored credit/ charge card. 

• Other than that, the passengers traveling under business or flight class are also allowed to carry one cabin baggage and one carry-on baggage for free. 

However, passengers traveling in economy class are not allowed to take carry-on baggage for free. They have to pay the minimum baggage fee to do the same. 

What Is The Baggage Allowance For United Airlines International?

It is necessary for the passengers to know the allowance and rules of the baggage policy applied by the airline as it is necessary for the passengers to carry the baggage as per the size, weight, and item prescribed by the airline. 

The carry-on baggage of the passengers should be at most the following size ad weight limit. 

• The baggage's size must be 45 linear inches (22*14*9 in) or 115 centimeters (56*36*23 cm), including handles and wheels.

• The baggage is required to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. 

The size and weight of the personal baggage should be the dimensions and weight mentioned here. 

• The size of the baggage is required to be three linear inches (16*11*8 in) or 89 centimeters (41*28*20 cm). 

• The baggage is required to get fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of the passengers. 

How Much Does It Cost To Check A Bag On United Airlines?

The passengers are required to pay the baggage charges if they take additional baggage other than the allowed limit by the airline. The cost to carry additional baggage is mentioned and explained here for you as follows. 

• First baggage cost- $ 35.00. 

• Second baggage cost- $ 45.00.

• Third and any additional- $150.00. 

The passengers are allowed to have two additional checked baggage in advance, but they have to prepay for the same. They will receive a $5 discount on each of the first two checked baggage costs. 

For foreign flights to or from the United States, United Airlines (UA) typically charges nothing for the first bag and $100 USD for the second. Fees for checked bags and holding luggage in the basic international economy are $60 for the first bag and $100 for the second. Two checked baggage is usual on some routes. The precise amount for each journey will be calculated using United Airlines' (UA) "Baggage Calculator" on United.com.

How Many Free Bags Are Allowed On United Airlines International Flights?

The passengers are traveling on International flights with United Airlines and under any class except economy class cabin. In that case, they are allowed to carry two pieces of luggage with them. One cabin baggage and the other carry-on baggage have the prescribed limit.