Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Sept 2020
also see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1949673-using-cardboard-boxes-ship-personal-items-ua-checked-luggage.html
If you plan to check oversized, overweight or extra bags, keep the following in mind:
Oversized bags
We cant accept bags that measure (length + width + height) more than 115 inches (292 centimeters).
Overweight bags
We cant accept bags weighing more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms). However, musical instruments and assistive devices are exceptions. Well accept musical instruments up to 165 pounds (75 kilograms) and all assistive devices.
Extra bags
]We only accept extra bags if theres space available on the aircraft. Assistive devices dont apply, and well gladly accept them for free.
Oversized bags
We cant accept bags that measure (length + width + height) more than 115 inches (292 centimeters).
Overweight bags
We cant accept bags weighing more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms). However, musical instruments and assistive devices are exceptions. Well accept musical instruments up to 165 pounds (75 kilograms) and all assistive devices.
Extra bags
]We only accept extra bags if theres space available on the aircraft. Assistive devices dont apply, and well gladly accept them for free.
How strict is UA with oversized / overweight checked-in baggage?
#1
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How strict is UA with oversized / overweight checked-in baggage?
Per my reading, they are stricter on the weight than the size. What's the chance for me to use a 65-inch legacy bag for a oneway international flight with UA? TIA
#2
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Depends on if you have status and where you depart from. I agree that they're stricter on weight because they see the scale when you put the bag on.
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#4
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If I check in UAX, they tend to be more strict than a UA agent. Fortunately at my home UAX station they are starting to recognize me as a 1K and are very gracious.
Agree with all that is stated above. If the bag is oversize and heavy, red flags may go off
Agree with all that is stated above. If the bag is oversize and heavy, red flags may go off
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The agents will eyeball the bag dimensions and if obviously oversized or overweight {by the scale} it could get hit. If your bag is truly 65 inches including wheels, handles, .... and is not all the excess in one-dimension, you are likely to be OK.
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My bag is 4" too large (66") and for six years through GM to 1K last four years never a question. Noted others with larger bags at all counters having no problems. A pound over 70 lbs has shifted a pair of jeans to my carry on.
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Oversize Bags on UA
I'm curious what experiences any of you have had with oversized luggage. Charged? Not Charged? Heated disputes?
I'm flying SMF-HNL next month and would like to bring my camera slider. In its case it measures 64 linear inches, and UA's limit is 62". It weighs only about 10-15 pounds. I can ship it USPS for $150 round trip. Or, I can risk checking it, and chance being charged $200 each way.
What would you do in this situation?
Thanks for your input!
For reference, this is what the bag looks like: http://lghttp.32171.nexcesscdn.net/8...case-4ft_1.jpg
I'm flying SMF-HNL next month and would like to bring my camera slider. In its case it measures 64 linear inches, and UA's limit is 62". It weighs only about 10-15 pounds. I can ship it USPS for $150 round trip. Or, I can risk checking it, and chance being charged $200 each way.
What would you do in this situation?
Thanks for your input!
For reference, this is what the bag looks like: http://lghttp.32171.nexcesscdn.net/8...case-4ft_1.jpg
Last edited by joecool1885; Sep 17, 2014 at 5:21 pm Reason: grammar
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In July I traveled to Guatemala and checked a cardboard box measuring 8" x 8" x 48, weighing about 15 lb along with other large bags without any problems.