Aug 23, 2016, 5:11 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
See Interline Baggage Agreements (single ticket) when there is a single ticket.
When a passenger has two separate tickets, United will though-check (interline) bags only when the second ticket is for UA or *A partner operated travel. Otherwise, UA may not interline the bags and you will need to recheck bags for the second ticket.
With two qualifying separate tickets, when checking bags thru, you will need to present flight information for both tickets at check-in. This includes the itinerary, PNR and eticket number.
Note: Interlining two UA tickets seems to be challenging for some agents. Allow extra time for bag check, just in case, and perhaps suggest contacting the Help Desk if the agent seems to be having issues.
Interlining UA-UA may not be allowed if one ticket is Basic Economy and does not allow free check bags.
Thread on UA-UA bag interlining
UA.com link
Some conditions when UA may not interlining with another carrier on a separate ticket
Exceptions to the non-partner interlining restriction on separate tickets for 1Ks/GSs have been reported. There still needs to be a regular bag interlining agreement in place.
Additionally, one report suggests that exception would apply also to *Gs and Full Fare J passengers
Whenever checking a bag between carriers (on a single or separate tickets), it is recommended to show your bag tag to each downline carrier at the transfer desk/gate to ensure the bag tag information has propagated to their system.
related thread: Overnight, long layover/connection check through baggage question (consolidated)
Archive thread: UA Bag Interlining If Separate Tix w/ *A Partners (YES) & Non-Partners (NO) {Archive}
When a passenger has two separate tickets, United will though-check (interline) bags only when the second ticket is for UA or *A partner operated travel. Otherwise, UA may not interline the bags and you will need to recheck bags for the second ticket.
With two qualifying separate tickets, when checking bags thru, you will need to present flight information for both tickets at check-in. This includes the itinerary, PNR and eticket number.
Note: Interlining two UA tickets seems to be challenging for some agents. Allow extra time for bag check, just in case, and perhaps suggest contacting the Help Desk if the agent seems to be having issues.
Interlining UA-UA may not be allowed if one ticket is Basic Economy and does not allow free check bags.
Thread on UA-UA bag interlining
Effective for travel on and after March 1, 2015, when a customer has two separate tickets, United will though-check bags only when the secondary ticket is for travel on the following carriers:
* United and United Express
* Star Alliance partner airlines
With the new policy, a passenger’s baggage will be checked between the origin and destination points that are reflected on a single or conjunctive ticket.
If the traveler holds a second ticket on another airline beyond the destination of the first ticket, United will check the bag to the destination on the first ticket(s). In such situations, the traveler must collect their baggage on arrival at their first ticketed destination, and then re-check baggage with the next carrier for their continuing flight(s).
* United and United Express
* Star Alliance partner airlines
With the new policy, a passenger’s baggage will be checked between the origin and destination points that are reflected on a single or conjunctive ticket.
If the traveler holds a second ticket on another airline beyond the destination of the first ticket, United will check the bag to the destination on the first ticket(s). In such situations, the traveler must collect their baggage on arrival at their first ticketed destination, and then re-check baggage with the next carrier for their continuing flight(s).
If you have a separate ticket on another carrier, you must claim bags at the destination of the first ticketed itinerary and check bags with the other carrier to the final destination. Baggage can be checked through to the final destination if the separate ticketed itinerary includes Star Alliance member airline-operated flights.
- The carrier is not a *A partner
- the connection is overnight
- the connection is less than MCT
- Traveling internationally and connecting to a domestic flight within your destination country
- If the UA ticket is Basic Economy No more "through checking" / interlining of bags when connecting from BE
Exceptions to the non-partner interlining restriction on separate tickets for 1Ks/GSs have been reported. There still needs to be a regular bag interlining agreement in place.
Additionally, one report suggests that exception would apply also to *Gs and Full Fare J passengers
Whenever checking a bag between carriers (on a single or separate tickets), it is recommended to show your bag tag to each downline carrier at the transfer desk/gate to ensure the bag tag information has propagated to their system.
related thread: Overnight, long layover/connection check through baggage question (consolidated)
Archive thread: UA Bag Interlining If Separate Tix w/ *A Partners (YES) & Non-Partners (NO) {Archive}
Default time is 12 hours. A small number of individual stations are enabled to allow bags to be checked thru for connections greater than 12 hours. Maybe we can build a list based on people's experiences for certain connection points.
I know FCO is up to 16 hours. SIN, HND, FRA, MUC, ZRH, BRU should all allow up to 24 hours.
I know FCO is up to 16 hours. SIN, HND, FRA, MUC, ZRH, BRU should all allow up to 24 hours.
UA Bag Interlining If Separate Tix with *A Partners (YES) & Non *A Partners (NO)
Jul 5, 2022, 1:34 pm
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There have been some reports that UA *Gs may be able to request interline across two seperate tickets in the case of a MP partner (like EI) and some other airlines, YMMV
Now to find out if I can access the LHR UC in addition to the arrivals lounge.
Jul 5, 2022, 1:37 pm
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Jul 10, 2022, 1:48 am
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Flying J MXP-EWR booked on miles, have a revenue Y EWR-SFO booked 4 hrs later. Will United “connect” the tickets and allow my check-in through to SFO for free? I understand I will still need to get to get my baggage at EWR since that is my first point of entry back in US
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Jul 10, 2022, 3:22 am
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UA can check baggage through on two separate UA tickets.
The reservations themselves, however, will not be "connected". Each will remain a separate passenger name record (PNR), with its own unique record locator and ticket number.
Be sure to allow extra time at check-in to accomplish this.
The reservations themselves, however, will not be "connected". Each will remain a separate passenger name record (PNR), with its own unique record locator and ticket number.
Be sure to allow extra time at check-in to accomplish this.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 10, 2022 at 7:13 am Reason: cleanup after merge; thanks for the link
Jul 10, 2022, 2:57 pm
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UA can check baggage through on two separate UA tickets.
The reservations themselves, however, will not be "connected". Each will remain a separate passenger name record (PNR), with its own unique record locator and ticket number.
Be sure to allow extra time at check-in to accomplish this.
The reservations themselves, however, will not be "connected". Each will remain a separate passenger name record (PNR), with its own unique record locator and ticket number.
Be sure to allow extra time at check-in to accomplish this.
(And thank you mods for moving the question).
Jul 10, 2022, 3:26 pm
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thank you! Even though the baggage can be through-check, do you (or anyone) know if I will be paying the $30 for the second flight since checked bags are only free on the polaris flight? Just wanted to know what to expect, dont mind paying but if my polaris flight would cover it, even better.
(And thank you mods for moving the question).
(And thank you mods for moving the question).
Jul 10, 2022, 3:59 pm
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Flying J MXP-EWR booked on miles, have a revenue Y EWR-SFO booked 4 hrs later. Will United “connect” the tickets and allow my check-in through to SFO for free? I understand I will still need to get to get my baggage at EWR since that is my first point of entry back in US
Jul 10, 2022, 4:23 pm
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Jul 10, 2022, 4:28 pm
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That said, I suspect you’d be able to get them re-checked for no charge at EWR (but I’d ask about it at MXP anyway).
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I’ve had more problems with this for UA-UA originating out of the US than when UA-UA originating out of Europe, Asia and South America.
The “no charge” thing has been a YMMV situation for me at LGA and EWR when I didn’t get the bags thru-checked across separate tickets by the Star Alliance carrier agents outside of the US.
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Jul 13, 2022, 10:04 am
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What's the board's take on this one and chance of getting my bagged interlined? Flying EWR-HNL in J on UA, then HNL-KOA on HA (same day, 2 hour connection time). The HNL-KOA ticket is a separate ticket, but the return (KOA-HNL) is on the same reservation (booked through UA) as HNL-EWR. I know that HA is an interline partner and codeshare partner (hence return on same res), but not a *A partner. I plan on getting to EWR early to see if the TA can do it. Any thoughts?
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Jul 13, 2022, 10:57 am
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The policy is “no”, but worth a try (mention you have HA is same ticket for return). If you’re not successful, HA will collect bag fees at HNL (unless you’re in HA First). No UA status allowance or privileges. Same on return - HA will not recognize UA status.
Jul 13, 2022, 11:18 am
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What's the board's take on this one and chance of getting my bagged interlined? Flying EWR-HNL in J on UA, then HNL-KOA on HA (same day, 2 hour connection time). The HNL-KOA ticket is a separate ticket, but the return (KOA-HNL) is on the same reservation (booked through UA) as HNL-EWR. I know that HA is an interline partner and codeshare partner (hence return on same res), but not a *A partner. I plan on getting to EWR early to see if the TA can do it. Any thoughts?
T a connection. It's two separate tickets. Also, generally the first carrier collects the bag fees so you may have to pay HA for checked bags on your single-ticket return. (Not sure whether the IATA MSC rules apply since the ticket is wholly within the US)
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Jul 13, 2022, 11:40 am
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Some conditions when UA may not interlining with another carrier on a separate ticket
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Traveling internationally and connecting to a domestic flight within your destination country
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Traveling internationally and connecting to a domestic flight within your destination country
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Jul 13, 2022, 12:23 pm
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What IAH-OIL-TRASH said ... with the reminder that the outbound is NT a connection. It's two separate tickets. Also, generally the first carrier collects the bag fees so you may have to pay HA for checked bags on your single-ticket return. (Not sure whether the IATA MSC rules apply since the ticket is wholly within the US)
T a connection. It's two separate tickets. Also, generally the first carrier collects the bag fees so you may have to pay HA for checked bags on your single-ticket return. (Not sure whether the IATA MSC rules apply since the ticket is wholly within the US)