Baggage allowance for elite companions
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 196
Baggage allowance for elite companions
Sorry, I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I spent 20 minutes searching and found nil.
This indicates 3x @ 70 lbs for 1k member, 2x @ 50 lbs for people on same PNR.
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,52649,00.html
This indicates 3x @ 70 lbs for 1k member and 3x @ 70lbs for people on same PNR.
http://faq.ua2go.com/display/4/kb/article.aspx?aid=9573
Merge at will, those who have greater search capability and patience than me.
This indicates 3x @ 70 lbs for 1k member, 2x @ 50 lbs for people on same PNR.
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,52649,00.html
This indicates 3x @ 70 lbs for 1k member and 3x @ 70lbs for people on same PNR.
http://faq.ua2go.com/display/4/kb/article.aspx?aid=9573
Merge at will, those who have greater search capability and patience than me.
#2
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,402
I can't get the second link to go to actual info, just the FAQ section. But everything else points to the first answer being correct (2x50 for companions).
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 196
Originally Posted by http://faq.ua2go.com/display/4/kb/article.aspx?aid=9573
Are there different oversized, overweight and excess baggage allowances for certain travelers?
Yes, Global ServicesSM customers, Mileage Plus members with 1K or Premier Executive status, and customers with Star Alliance Gold status are exempt from paying excess baggage fees for their third bag and are allowed to check baggage up to 70 pounds (32 kg) without paying overweight baggage fees. Companions traveling under the same confirmation number as these customers (up to eight companions per reservation) are exempt from the same fees.
In addition, U.S. military personnel (and/or dependents) who are either active or traveling on leave in conjunction with a permanent change of station (military ID required) are exempt from the fourth bag fee, may check baggage up to 115 linear inches (292 linear centimeters) without paying oversized baggage fees, and are allowed to check baggage up to 70 pounds (32 kg) without paying overweight baggage fees.
Yes, Global ServicesSM customers, Mileage Plus members with 1K or Premier Executive status, and customers with Star Alliance Gold status are exempt from paying excess baggage fees for their third bag and are allowed to check baggage up to 70 pounds (32 kg) without paying overweight baggage fees. Companions traveling under the same confirmation number as these customers (up to eight companions per reservation) are exempt from the same fees.
In addition, U.S. military personnel (and/or dependents) who are either active or traveling on leave in conjunction with a permanent change of station (military ID required) are exempt from the fourth bag fee, may check baggage up to 115 linear inches (292 linear centimeters) without paying oversized baggage fees, and are allowed to check baggage up to 70 pounds (32 kg) without paying overweight baggage fees.
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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When doubted - go with the lowest - 2x @ 50 lbs
#5
Join Date: Jul 2003
Programs: UA1K 3MM, AS MVP 75K Gold
Posts: 2,706
My understanding is that it's the first answer as has been mentioned.
#6
In memoriam
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: UA, AA, SPG - Gold, LM
Posts: 589
Real-life experiance...
1K, travelling with non-status GM. LAS-ORD-LGA.
Only 2 bags for companion with 50lb limit. One of the bags was 65lb, the agent collected $100 as excess fee. Had to pay.
ps- this was back in March 2011
1K, travelling with non-status GM. LAS-ORD-LGA.
Only 2 bags for companion with 50lb limit. One of the bags was 65lb, the agent collected $100 as excess fee. Had to pay.
ps- this was back in March 2011
#7
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: ORD, BUF
Programs: UA 1K (woohoo), SPG Gold, HH Diamond, MR Silver, Avis Worst, National Exec Elite; Destinations Many
Posts: 332
As a 1K - why wouldnt you claim the 'heavy bag' and give your companion the light bag so that you dont have to pay any fees? Am I missing something?
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: UA, AA, SPG - Gold, LM
Posts: 589
Were you both on the same PNR?
Yes, we were both on same PNR.
If 2pax have 4 bags >65 pounds, I'm not generating much sympathy.
No sympathy is expected.
#14
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Programs: UA Plat-2MM, Marriott Life Titanium, Hyatt something
Posts: 1,887
There was a time when 1K companions officially got the 1K allowance, although I never observed it actually granted. As of the most recent baggage policy update, it is 2x50 lbs for all companions on the same record.
Note that confirmed upgrades to business or first (even one segment in that direction) now raise the weight limit to 70 lbs for those passengers. So if you can get upgraded, you'll have 5 x 70 lbs.
I can say that not all UA baggage agents know these rules.
Note that confirmed upgrades to business or first (even one segment in that direction) now raise the weight limit to 70 lbs for those passengers. So if you can get upgraded, you'll have 5 x 70 lbs.
I can say that not all UA baggage agents know these rules.
#15
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
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To clarify:
a) As a 1P, I get 3 bags of <70 pounds each?
b) My non-status companion on the same PNR gets 2 bags at <50 pounds each?
The outbound is on UA metal.
The return is on CO metal -- does that fact change anything for the return?
a) As a 1P, I get 3 bags of <70 pounds each?
b) My non-status companion on the same PNR gets 2 bags at <50 pounds each?
The outbound is on UA metal.
The return is on CO metal -- does that fact change anything for the return?