Airline baggage guide
United
Official personal-item, carry-on and checked-baggage limits.
Last checked · Sep 2026
Personal item
All cabins
No weight limit published
43 × 25 × 22 cm
One personal item up to 43 × 25 × 22 cm; no general weight limit is published.
Cabin bag
All cabins
No weight limit published
56 × 35 × 23 cm
One carry-on up to 56 × 35 × 23 cm; United publishes no general weight limit.
Checked bag
Economy
Per bag 23 kg
76 × 52 × 30 cm
Standard bag limit is 23 kg and 158 cm; free piece count and fees depend on fare, route and status.
Checked bag
Premium Economy
Per bag 23 kg
76 × 52 × 30 cm
Standard bag limit is 23 kg and 158 cm; free piece count and fees depend on fare, route and status.
Checked bag
Business
Per bag 32 kg
76 × 52 × 30 cm
Standard bag limit is 32 kg and 158 cm; free piece count and fees depend on fare, route and status.
Checked bag
First
Per bag 32 kg
76 × 52 × 30 cm
Standard bag limit is 32 kg and 158 cm; free piece count and fees depend on fare, route and status.
Confirm these before booking
- • The operating carrier and route shown on the ticket
- • Whether your selected Basic, Light or other fare includes free bags
- • The smallest cabin-bag limit on a connection