Feb 26, 2024, 12:32 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
This is an archive thread, the master thread is Star Alliance Gold (*G) benefits on United
UA's Baggage Calculator
Key Points:
Obviously having certain Chase UA-branded cards or differing itineraries will affect this.
Until 2011, the *A *G benefit across the alliance was three free 20 KG (44lb) bags. In 2011 this was changed to an additional 20KGs of baggage or an additional bag. So UA is downgrading the non UA *G benefit to be equal to what *A requires: one bag in the case of UA since it has no free bag allowance for non-elites on domestic itineraries.
UA's Baggage Calculator
Key Points:
- No impact to UA *G (M+ Gold, Platinum, 1K, GS)
- Non UA *G get +1 Bag @
50lbsnow back to 70lbs (previously three bags @70lbs). I.e.,- Two free bags at
50lbsnow back to 70lbs for international itineraries - One free bag at
50lbsnow back to 70lbs for domestic itineraries - All those on the same PNR get the *G bag waiver
For example, a TK *G would only have a free baggage allowance of one (1) bag not heavier than 50lbs when flying UA domestically.) - Two free bags at
Obviously having certain Chase UA-branded cards or differing itineraries will affect this.
Until 2011, the *A *G benefit across the alliance was three free 20 KG (44lb) bags. In 2011 this was changed to an additional 20KGs of baggage or an additional bag. So UA is downgrading the non UA *G benefit to be equal to what *A requires: one bag in the case of UA since it has no free bag allowance for non-elites on domestic itineraries.
Star Alliance Gold (*G) benefits on United {Archive}
May 11, 2017, 10:30 pm
#466
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What you linked doesn't indicate that UA domestic Y gets 1 free checked bag. It simply indicates that the Y allowance is for a 50 pound bag. So whether you have a baggage waiver (i.e. *G, credit card, etc.) or you pay the requisite fee ($25), you get 50 pounds. If you go over 50 pounds, regardless of how you got the bag, you need to pay an overweight charge.
they should just clearly say no checked in baggage allowance as the norm outside US, you get a free baggage allowance unless you fly LCC.
they should make it crystal clear rather than just hide under T&C which no one really read.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; May 11, 2017 at 11:53 pm Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member -- please use multi-quote
May 11, 2017, 10:42 pm
#467
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The baggage info on your ticket explains precisely what your allowance is. I can't imagine what more you could reasonably want from UA.
May 11, 2017, 10:45 pm
#468
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BTW, if you will begin traveling with bags in the USA a lot, you should know SouthWest Airlines offers 2 free bags to everyone.
Aug 6, 2017, 9:28 pm
#469
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Location: BKK,SFO
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Does United give Star Alliance gold free checked bag
Does United give Star Alliance gold free one checked bag on domestic routes.
Aug 6, 2017, 9:37 pm
#471
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Yes. Per *A rules, member carriers must give any *G 1 extra free bag - so on domestic flights, *G should get 1 free bag (plus $35 for the 2nd).
You can always go to the UA checked bag page (https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/tra...edBaggage.aspx) and scroll down to the bag calculator, you can put in route, class of service and status, and it will spit out your bag allowance.
You can always go to the UA checked bag page (https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/tra...edBaggage.aspx) and scroll down to the bag calculator, you can put in route, class of service and status, and it will spit out your bag allowance.
Aug 15, 2017, 12:53 pm
#472
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Explorer Cardmembers and Cardmembers with certain other MileagePlus Chase Credit Cards will not get an additional free checked bag if there is no first checked bag service charge applicable to their international travel itinerary.
Oct 31, 2017, 1:51 pm
#473
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Programs: LH SEN; AF/KL G
Posts: 63
Checked In Luggage as Star Alliance Gold on Economy K
Guys,
Traveling Basic Economy (Economy K) from LAX to PHX and being Star Alliance Gold am I allowed any free cabin luggage and/or checked in luggage?
Thanks!
Mihai
Traveling Basic Economy (Economy K) from LAX to PHX and being Star Alliance Gold am I allowed any free cabin luggage and/or checked in luggage?
Thanks!
Mihai
Oct 31, 2017, 1:54 pm
#474
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Yes. Normal economy allowance - 1 checked bag, 2 carryon (1 fullsize, 1 personal item).
Last edited by Kacee; Oct 31, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Oct 31, 2017, 2:00 pm
#475
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Oct 31, 2017, 2:03 pm
#476
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Star Gold domestic baggage allowance is one checked bag for free. Carry on rules are the same for everyone (BE excepted) - one full size, one personal item. On a BE fare, nonstatus pax can only bring a personal item. But if you had a BE fare (you do not), that would not apply to you.
Oct 31, 2017, 2:14 pm
#478
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Kacee - United MP Gold is now down to one checked bag on domestic being free? Or just non UA *G?
i sure miss the 3x70 days...
i sure miss the 3x70 days...
Oct 31, 2017, 2:17 pm
#479
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Programs: LH SEN; AF/KL G
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So if I see this on my reservation and my LH number is there does this mean?
- The second bag will be free because of LH Gold?
- The first bag is free because of LH Gold?
Fare Class: United Economy (K)
- The second bag will be free because of LH Gold?
- The first bag is free because of LH Gold?
Fare Class: United Economy (K)
Oct 31, 2017, 2:18 pm
#480
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The first bag is free because of LH Gold. The second bag will cost $35.