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United Airlines Carry-On Rules
United Airlines carry-on rules at a glance: cabin bag up to 55.9×35.6×22.9 cm, No limit, and personal item status: Included.
- cabin bag
- 55.9×35.6×22.9 cm
- weight
- No limit
- personal item
- Included
Carry-on allowance
- Cabin bag size
- 55.9×35.6×22.9 cm
- Cabin bag weight
- No limit
- Bags allowed
- 1
- Personal Item
- 43.2×25.4×22.9 cm
22×14×9 in. Must fit in overhead bin. No weight limit published.
How to use this policy
Start with the cabin bag row, then check the weight and personal-item rows separately. A bag has to pass every published limit at once; being under the length and width limit does not help if the depth, weight, or fare-specific allowance is tighter.
United Airlines cabin bag size & weight
| Dimensions | 55.9×35.6×22.9 cm(22×14×9 in) Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles. |
|---|---|
| Weight limit | No weight limit stated |
| Bags allowed | 1 cabin bag |
| Includes wheels/handles | Yes |
| Personal Item | 43.2×25.4×22.9 cm max |
| Note | 22×14×9 in. Must fit in overhead bin. No weight limit published. |
United Airlines allowances by cabin class
Basic Economy
43.2×25.4×22.9 cm
Economy
55.9×35.6×22.9 cm
Premium Economy
55.9×35.6×22.9 cm
Business
55.9×35.6×22.9 cm
2 cabin bags
First Class
55.9×35.6×22.9 cm
2 cabin bags
United Airlines liquids policy
TSA 3-1-1: containers ≤ 3.4 oz (100 ml), in 1 quart (1L) clear zip-lock bag. One bag per passenger.
Family & Infants
Infant (under 2)
Domestic: lap child free. International: 10% of applicable fare.
Stroller
Free gate-check. Collapsible stroller can be taken to gate.
Car seat
Free gate-check. Can be used in cabin if seat purchased.
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Rules can change. Always verify with United Airlines before flying.