is it possible to check in a large oversized box on an international flight?
Jul 1, 2022, 7:34 pm
#1
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is it possible to check in a large oversized box on an international flight?
I'm trying to check in a large box on an intl' flight. approx 70 "x 24 "x 12 " around 35 lbs. Is this simply too big to check into an aircraft on any airline? I cant find any info anywhere on non-luggage check ins.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jul 1, 2022, 7:45 pm
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Anything is checked by a passenger is under the check bag rules, there are no separate package rules.
So you look OK
There will be a fee depending on the trip and it has to be consider sturdier enough to be checked
Some UX aircraft may have an issue.
We can’t accept bags that measure (length + width + height) more than 115 inches (292 centimeters).
There will be a fee depending on the trip and it has to be consider sturdier enough to be checked
Some UX aircraft may have an issue.
Jul 1, 2022, 7:55 pm
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I would agree with WineCountryUSA that United has a limit of 115 combined inches - length + width + height. American Airlines has allows a total of 126. Seems like you're OK by weight. I think your box would be called a "Special Item" along with musical instruments and sports equipment. Not sure what the cost would be though!
Jul 2, 2022, 12:15 am
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I would agree with WineCountryUSA that United has a limit of 115 combined inches - length + width + height. American Airlines has allows a total of 126. Seems like you're OK by weight. I think your box would be called a "Special Item" along with musical instruments and sports equipment. Not sure what the cost would be though!
Jul 2, 2022, 3:52 pm
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pretty sure the only special waivers still in play are medical equipment and active military
Jul 2, 2022, 4:11 pm
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I've checked bags on United flights that are right at the oversize size and weight limits with no difficulty, You will, of course, need to pay the associated fees, which can be quite high. If I remember from a few years ago, it was at least $200 per bag. You might want to see if FedEx is cheaper.
