United Airlines Baggage Allowance

Passengers travelling with United Airlines are permitted to carry the following:

Baggage Allowance

Carry-on baggage

• 1 personal item - fee-free (e.g., purse, briefcase, laptop bag)

• 1 carry-on bag - fee-free

Carry-on bag restrictions

• Maximum size: 22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 36 x 23 cm (including handles and wheels)

• Must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you

Personal item restrictions

• Maximum size: 16 x 11 x 8 in / 41 x 28 x 20 cm

• Must fit under the seat in front of you

Certain items do not count toward allowance: jackets, umbrellas, diaper bags, duty-free purchases, and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, strollers, child restraint seats, etc.)

Checked Baggage / Hold Luggage

• Standard allowance: 2 checked bags (fees may apply for Economy fares)

• Maximum size per bag: 62 linear inches / 157 cm (length + width + height)

• Maximum weight per bag: 50 lb / 23 kg

Fees depend on

• Fare type purchased

• Destination

• Military status

• MileagePlus or Star Alliance status

• United Airlines co-branded credit card ownership

US Domestic Flights

• 1st bag: $30

• 2nd bag: $40

• 3rd and additional bags: $150 each

International Flights

• To/from US international flights: first bag often free; second bag $100

• International Basic Economy: 1st bag $60, 2nd bag $100

• Third bag and additional bags: starting at $150, depending on route

Notes

• Some routes allow two free checked bags as standard

• United’s Baggage Calculator on United.com provides exact fees per flight

Permanent and temporary excess baggage embargoes may apply to certain destinations (Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, South America)

Excess / Overweight / Oversize Baggage

Overweight Bags (US Domestic)

• 51-70 lb / 24-32 kg: $100-$200 per bag

• 71-100 lb / 33-46 kg: $400 per bag

• Over 100 lb / 46 kg: not accepted

Oversize Bags

• 63-115 linear in / 160-292 cm: $200 extra

• Larger than 115 in / 292 cm: not accepted

International excess baggage fees vary by route; use United’s Baggage Calculator to confirm exact charges

Sports Equipment

• Fees vary by type of equipment

• Skis, golf bags, fishing gear, hockey, and lacrosse equipment usually count as one checked bag

• Fees start at $30, larger equipment fees start at $150

• Exact fees depend on route and item size; check United.com for details


For more details on the baggage policy, please contact the United Airlines Kuala Lumpur GSA Office at Tel: +603 2141 3899 or get in touch with your nearest ticketing agent.