Originally Posted by
sciconf
Flight is today, a short haul of less than 90mins.
I can not check in.
Full-sized carry-on bag is not allowed.
"Please check any additional or oversized bags. If you bring them to the gate, they'll be checked and subject to the applicable checked bag fee plus a $25 gate handling charge. (Payment by credit card only.)"
Allowed: 1 personal item
What is going on with United?
Update:
LAX to SFO
Basic economy ticket, which comes with more restrictive rules. That's all.
Originally Posted by
sciconf
So what is their fee for a regular carry on?
There is no option to pay a fee for a carry on. As basic economy, you can bring on a personal item, but not a regular size carry on. A regular carry on needs to be checked.
Originally Posted by
sciconf
I have a UA branded credit card (no annual fee though)
What is the benefit then for baggage?
Purchased through Chase travel site
Certain UA-branded cards allow a free checked bag, but you have to use the card for purchase. I don't believe any of the no fee cards (like TravelBank) include a bag, so you'd be charged normal price.
Originally Posted by
WineCountryUA
Did you use the MP branded card to purchase the ticket (required for the waiver) or did you use UR points?
the no fee card may not qualify
Did the Chase site not warn you that you were buying a Basic Economy ticket (Does not Chase use Expedia?)
Purchasing through the Chase Travel site should generate an option to pay basic economy or a regular fare. Not as much of a warning as the UA site, but there is soemthing.