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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 9:18 am
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Originally Posted by mingster23
Hi,

About to take my first UA flight from SIN-NRT-HNL in F. Just wanted to ask about other travellers' experiences with checking in an oversized piece of baggage on UA. The UA website states that 62 linear inches is the maximum size to avoid charges however my suitcase is slightly over that at 66 inches. Do check-in agents generally exercise a little bit of flexibility or will they go by the book and charge me $200 - I will only be checking in 1 bag out of my 2 bag allowance. Many thanks in advance.

mingster23
Agents let me slide all the time for being a shade over my 70lbs allowance. However I wouldn't be surprised to be called on it at some point.

If you don't want to pay the $200 I would seek better options. You know the rules so don't be surprised when someone enforces them.
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