United airlines basic economy carry on policy. Policies for our partner airlines. Review this page to see if we have the answer. For basic economy tickets for flights that are not trans atlantic the limit is one personal item no carry on bag.
During the booking process you can pay extra for an economy ticket that comes with a few more benefits. Passengers on a basic economy ticket who bring a full sized carry on bag to the gate will be required to check their bag and pay the applicable checked bag fee plus a 25 gate handling charge. For trans atlantic flights the check in process with basic economy tickets is the same as for standard economy tickets.
Embargoes for checked bags. Classic fare includes two free checked bags free standard seat selection earns 100 of miles and allows ticket changes for a fee. Frequently asked questions still have questions.
On trans atlantic flights your carry on baggage allowance is the same as for standard economy tickets. All passengers traveling united can bring 1 personal item onboard measuring up to 17 x 10 x 9. A customer traveling with an in cabin pet in united economy on boeing 757 200 aircraft will need to be seated in a window seat because of limited storage space under aisle and middle seats.
The number of in cabin pets allowed varies by united express partner airline. For all other basic economy tickets youre allowed one small personal item that fits under the seat in front of you such as a shoulder bag purse laptop bag or other small item that is 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches 22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm or less. Basic fare includes one free checked bag 50 of miles are earned and ticket changes are allowed for a fee.
Basic economy our policies are different for customers with basic economy tickets. All fare types excluding basic economy are permitted to also bring 1 standard carry on bag up to 22 x 14 x 9 this excludes basic economy for transatlantic flights where a standard carry on is included. This means you can bring a carry on item that is no larger than 9 x 14 x 22 inches as well as a personal item that is no larger than 9 x 10 x 17 inches.
United basic economy carry on rules united has introduced basic economy fares to compete with low cost carriers such as spirit airlines and frontier airlines. We are pleased to invite active duty military members in uniform or with present leave orders or rest and recuperation papers to visit our united club locations on the same day they are traveling on a united or united express operated flightplease present your military id your boarding pass and sponsoring documentation for entry.