Sep 29, 2020, 10:34 am
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 can’t accept bags that measure (length + width + height) more than 115 inches (292 centimeters).
Overweight bags
We can’t accept bags weighing more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms). However, musical instruments and assistive devices are exceptions. We’ll accept musical instruments up to 165 pounds (75 kilograms) and all assistive devices.
Extra bags
]We only accept extra bags if there’s space available on the aircraft. Assistive devices don’t apply, and we’ll gladly accept them for free.
Oversized bags
We can’t accept bags that measure (length + width + height) more than 115 inches (292 centimeters).
Overweight bags
We can’t accept bags weighing more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms). However, musical instruments and assistive devices are exceptions. We’ll accept musical instruments up to 165 pounds (75 kilograms) and all assistive devices.
Extra bags
]We only accept extra bags if there’s space available on the aircraft. Assistive devices don’t apply, and we’ll gladly accept them for free.
How strict is UA with oversized / overweight checked-in baggage?
Jul 1, 2020, 12:21 pm
#182
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Hi,
quick question, will a 1k receive any reduction in oversized baggage fees?
I am flying FRA-SFO on UA in PZ (PP Upgrade from W), and I am looking to transport a mattress, which outside dimensions are 200cm (Normal baggage can't exceed 159cm I believe),
As I understand it, the first 3pieces are free (as 1k), however oversize/ overweight charge is $200 for the first bag. Apologies, I typically never check bags.
Thank you for your help!
quick question, will a 1k receive any reduction in oversized baggage fees?
I am flying FRA-SFO on UA in PZ (PP Upgrade from W), and I am looking to transport a mattress, which outside dimensions are 200cm (Normal baggage can't exceed 159cm I believe),
As I understand it, the first 3pieces are free (as 1k), however oversize/ overweight charge is $200 for the first bag. Apologies, I typically never check bags.
Thank you for your help!
You are probably better off shipping it.
Sep 29, 2020, 10:13 am
#184
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 121
Thanks for the suggestion. These look great but the dimensions are a tad over the United limit:
28.55L+19.61+15.27=63.43 is the dimension according to the UA website.
Did you ever have any issues with the size? I am planning to bring 6 boxes (2*1K traveling) so I am afraid of being stuck with a large oversize bill.
28.55L+19.61+15.27=63.43 is the dimension according to the UA website.
Did you ever have any issues with the size? I am planning to bring 6 boxes (2*1K traveling) so I am afraid of being stuck with a large oversize bill.
Mar 29, 2021, 1:10 pm
#185
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Baggage fees
one of my client travelling from LAX -EWR-BOM on United airlines in business
can he carry one of check-in bags replaced with a package (which are furniture item), with a package size of 29inches x 21 inches x 26inches and a weight of about 32kgs, what would be the additional cost he need to pay?
can he carry one of check-in bags replaced with a package (which are furniture item), with a package size of 29inches x 21 inches x 26inches and a weight of about 32kgs, what would be the additional cost he need to pay?
Mar 29, 2021, 1:27 pm
#186
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Welcome to FT!, mohammedmasood
If in business, the individual bags are OK up to 32 kgs and the sum of W+H+L is up to 62. inches
so 76 inches would be considered oversize
Note the max allowed is 115 inches
Believe the fee is $200
If there is also an excessive weight situation it would be an additional $400 if over 32kgs (up to 45 kgs)
Note you may want to consider separate insurance as liability for damage is very limited
so 76 inches would be considered oversize
Note the max allowed is 115 inches
Believe the fee is $200
If there is also an excessive weight situation it would be an additional $400 if over 32kgs (up to 45 kgs)
Note you may want to consider separate insurance as liability for damage is very limited
Apr 4, 2021, 4:10 pm
#187
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Baggage weight limit for 4th luggage purchased by Platinum member
United Platinum status grants me a 3 free baggage, does anyone know if I want to check the 4th bag(I will pay for it), and if that luggage is over 50lbs do I need to pay overweight fee? Thanks!
Apr 4, 2021, 4:28 pm
#188
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If all of your bags are over 50 lbs, the overweight fee would apply. If one of your bags is under 50 lbs, you can make that your fourth bag and then avoid the overweight fee (but still pay the extra piece fee).
Apr 4, 2021, 4:29 pm
#189
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The way to think about elite bag benefits is as a fee waiver
There is a fee schedule and elites receive a waiver for some of those up to a certain level. Any thing beyond the waiver levels returns to the standard schedule.
So Plat waivers the fee for first 3 bags and waives the 50-70 lbs fees for those 3 bags. but the 4th bag is the standard fee schedule -- not modified / adjust for elite status.
Apr 4, 2021, 4:45 pm
#191
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Okay... Thanks!
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Apr 4, 2021 at 4:48 pm Reason: merged consecutive posts by same member
Apr 4, 2021, 4:48 pm
#192
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your extra paid bag is only up top 50 lbs, so if you have all three free bags already between 50-70 lbs and then a 4th bag, you will pay the 4th bag fee if it is <50lbs and then the overweight fee in addition if it is over >50lbs
Apr 5, 2021, 11:07 am
#194
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UA actually lets you check bags >70 lbs? That's good to know, OS flat out did not allow me to do this a week ago.
Apr 5, 2021, 11:11 am
#195
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Overweight bags
We can’t accept bags weighing more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms). However, musical instruments and assistive devices are exceptions. We’ll accept musical instruments up to 165 pounds (75 kilograms) and all assistive devices.
We can’t accept bags weighing more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms). However, musical instruments and assistive devices are exceptions. We’ll accept musical instruments up to 165 pounds (75 kilograms) and all assistive devices.