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UA

United Airlines

美联航

IATA UAICAO UALStar AllianceUnited States
Fleet Size
900+ aircraft
Destinations
340+

About

One of the largest US airlines, global network covering six continents

Founded: 1926Hub: ORDAlliance: Star Alliance

United Airlines (IATA: UA, ICAO: UAL) is an airline based in United States, a member of Star Alliance, with its primary hub at ORD.

Hotline +1-800-864-8331Official Site

Airline Services

Check-in & Seat
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Check-in & Seat

Online, mobile and kiosk check-in opening times, seat selection and cut-off rules.

  • Online check-in usually opens 24h before departure, some carriers 48h
  • Exit-row and front seats must be assigned at the airport counter
  • Domestic flights recommend completing check-in 45 min before departure
Baggage Allowance
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Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowance by cabin and fare type.

  • Economy typically 20kg free checked, business 30kg, first class 40kg
  • Carry-on limited to 1 piece, max 5kg and 20×40×55cm
  • Special/discount fares may not include free checked baggage
Cabin & Meals
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Cabin & Meals

Cabin layout, seat pitch, in-flight meals and entertainment.

  • Economy, premium economy and business (first on some wide-body jets)
  • Domestic trunk routes serve meals/snacks; long-haul offers hot meals
  • Wide-body aircraft feature personal IFE screens; special meals pre-order
Refund & Special Services
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Refund & Special Services

Refund/change fees, special passenger services and disruption care.

  • Refund/change fees depend on booking class (RBD) and time-to-departure
  • Unaccompanied minors, wheelchair and pet services available on request
  • Delay/cancellation triggers meal, hotel and rebooking protection

Baggage Guide

Before You Fly

Free checked allowance, carry-on rules and excess-baggage fees. Confirm with 美联航 before you fly.

🧳Free Checked Allowance (Domestic)

CabinFree Allowance
First/Business2 pieces × 32 kg
Economy (Intl)2 pieces × 23 kg
Economy (Domestic)1 piece × 23 kg (fee applies)
Basic EconomyNo free checked bag

🎒Carry-on Baggage

1 carry-on (≤16 kg, 22×14×9 in) + 1 personal item. Basic Economy (US domestic) allows only 1 personal item.

⚖️Overweight Fees

US domestic: 1st bag $35, 2nd $45; overweight (23-32 kg) $100-200 extra. International fees vary by destination.

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Snowboards/surfboards count as 1 bag; oversize/overweight fees apply.

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Baby food/diaper bags don't count toward the allowance—carry free.

💡Packing Tips

  • MileagePlus Premier members (Silver+) get extra free checked bags.
  • International Economy typically includes 2 free checked bags—more generous than US domestic.

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