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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}
#496
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The weight limit will be expressed in the units commonly used in the country of issue, e.g., 23 kg (50.6 lbs) or 50 lbs. Lucky folks in metric countries get to bring an extra shirt !
#497
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Hey United flyers,
I'm heading out from SAN to OGG (connecting) and back soon and the app promises me 2 free checked bags @ 70lbs per bag in Y. The web site baggage calculator says just 2 free checked bags @ 50lbs.
I've taken a screenshot of the app screen, so I'm hoping the agent will honor what the app says. I have one 28kg/61lbs bag.
Does anybody have experience with this? I'm A3*G (OT but an authentic A3 FF )
I'm heading out from SAN to OGG (connecting) and back soon and the app promises me 2 free checked bags @ 70lbs per bag in Y. The web site baggage calculator says just 2 free checked bags @ 50lbs.
I've taken a screenshot of the app screen, so I'm hoping the agent will honor what the app says. I have one 28kg/61lbs bag.
Does anybody have experience with this? I'm A3*G (OT but an authentic A3 FF )
#498
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Allowance should be 1x50, and website confirms this. You may or may not have any success with the screenshot.
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Hey United flyers,
I'm heading out from SAN to OGG (connecting) and back soon and the app promises me 2 free checked bags @ 70lbs per bag in Y. The web site baggage calculator says just 2 free checked bags @ 50lbs.
I've taken a screenshot of the app screen, so I'm hoping the agent will honor what the app says. I have one 28kg/61lbs bag.
Does anybody have experience with this? I'm A3*G (OT but an authentic A3 FF )
I'm heading out from SAN to OGG (connecting) and back soon and the app promises me 2 free checked bags @ 70lbs per bag in Y. The web site baggage calculator says just 2 free checked bags @ 50lbs.
I've taken a screenshot of the app screen, so I'm hoping the agent will honor what the app says. I have one 28kg/61lbs bag.
Does anybody have experience with this? I'm A3*G (OT but an authentic A3 FF )
1x50 for non-UA *G in economy (+1 bag over standard domestic flight allowance of zero)
2x70 for non-UA *G in first
not sure what you inputted to get your numbers.
#501
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: SFO/SJC/OAK
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Hey United flyers,
I'm heading out from SAN to OGG (connecting) and back soon and the app promises me 2 free checked bags @ 70lbs per bag in Y. The web site baggage calculator says just 2 free checked bags @ 50lbs.
I've taken a screenshot of the app screen, so I'm hoping the agent will honor what the app says. I have one 28kg/61lbs bag.
Does anybody have experience with this? I'm A3*G (OT but an authentic A3 FF )
I'm heading out from SAN to OGG (connecting) and back soon and the app promises me 2 free checked bags @ 70lbs per bag in Y. The web site baggage calculator says just 2 free checked bags @ 50lbs.
I've taken a screenshot of the app screen, so I'm hoping the agent will honor what the app says. I have one 28kg/61lbs bag.
Does anybody have experience with this? I'm A3*G (OT but an authentic A3 FF )
Calculator still shows 1x50lbs. Would really welcome a luggage increase, as one of my upcoming trips will include multiple bags that may be overweight.
Were you able to check 2 bags free after showing a screenshot?
#502
Join Date: Jan 2017
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The Explorer card provides the first bag free, not an additional bag free. On itineraries where the first bag is already free, there is no benefit to having the Explorer card. Here's the specific term, from here:
#503
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: RDU
Programs: *G, TK E+
Posts: 1
App is also showing me 2x70lbs for 2 upcoming reservations, both domestic flights operated by UA in Y. First time I've ever seen that.
Calculator still shows 1x50lbs. Would really welcome a luggage increase, as one of my upcoming trips will include multiple bags that may be overweight.
Were you able to check 2 bags free after showing a screenshot?
Calculator still shows 1x50lbs. Would really welcome a luggage increase, as one of my upcoming trips will include multiple bags that may be overweight.
Were you able to check 2 bags free after showing a screenshot?
Any chance this is because I'm E+, TK's 1K equivalent? Or is this probably a happy accidental fluke I should just quietly enjoy?
#504
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I noticed this the other day for 2 upcoming domestic UA Y reservations. I'm TK E+ (and in case this needs to be justified actually fly TK 12-15 times a year for long haul flights). The checkin agent's system still showed 1 free 50lb bag, but when I showed her the baggage information screen in my United app showed 2 free 70lb bags, she happily honored what the app showed. I'm hoping that happens again on Wednesday, because every time I refresh the baggage information screen on all my UA domestic reservations, it shows the 2 70lb allowance.
Any chance this is because I'm E+, TK's 1K equivalent? Or is this probably a happy accidental fluke I should just quietly enjoy?
Any chance this is because I'm E+, TK's 1K equivalent? Or is this probably a happy accidental fluke I should just quietly enjoy?
#505
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This is an archive thread, the master thread is Star Alliance Gold (*G) benefits on United
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