what is the max weight of each luggage we can carry in each bags on united airlines?

Question

how many suitcases i can bring?
how much money should i spend if my luggages overweight?

Answer 1

Checked baggage

Requirements for checking baggage differ based on international or domestic travel. Please select the type of trip you are taking:
Domestic travel baggage information
International travel baggage information
Checked baggage restrictions to Latin America
Checked baggage restrictions for travel originating in London
Domestic travel baggage information
For travel on United you may check two bags free of charge within the U.S. 50 states and to/from Canada, San Juan, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas U.S.V.I.


The maximum size of each checked bag is 62 inches/158cm (length + width + height).
The maximum weight per checked bag is 50 pounds/23kg each.
United recommends that you arrive at the airport 90 minutes prior to departure to complete the check-in process.
Baggage must be checked at the airport at least 30 minutes in advance of flight departure time except for the following airports which have a 45 minute cut-off time for baggage check-in:
Atlanta, Georgia (ATL)
Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT)
Chicago, Illinois O'Hare (ORD)
Denver, Colorado (DEN)
Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS)
Los Angeles, California (LAX)
New York, New York John F. Kennedy (JFK)
Orlando, Florida (MCO)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PHL)
Phoenix, Arizona (PHX)
Sacramento, California (SMF)
Seattle, Washington (SEA)
San Francisco, California (SFO)
Tampa, Florida (TPA)
Washington DC Dulles International Airport (IAD)

If these time limits are not met, United will be excluded from liability.
Each checked bag must have the name of the person traveling on the outside of the bag, and we recommend on the inside as well.
United's 1K Premier Executive, Premier Executive and Star Alliance Gold members are allowed a third piece of checked baggage (maximum of 70 pounds/32kg) free of charge.

International travel baggage information

United Airlines modified its free checked-bags policy for international travel to reflect new weight limits of 50 pounds/23kg each for up to two pieces. The new policy applies to international travel to/from the United States and all international destinations as follows for:

Travel excluding travel to/from Brazil, Japan, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Haiti and The Philippines:



Tickets purchased before:
9/7/2005 Tickets purchased on/after:
9/7/2005
Economy Class 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each 2 bags, maximum 50 pounds/23kg each
First or Business Class 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each
1K Premier Executive,
Premier Executive and
Star Alliance Gold Members 3 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32 kg each 3 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each
Military customers on tour 2 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags up to 70 pounds/32kg and 115 linear inches/292 cm 2 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags up to 70 pounds/32kg and 115 linear inches/292 cm

Maximum linear dimensions of all bags: 62 inches/158cm (length + width + height) each

Travel purchased after 9/7/2005: checked baggage more than 50 pounds/23kg and not exceeding 70 pounds/32kg will be charged at the rate of $25.00 per piece.

Fees for baggage more than 70 pounds/32kg or exceeding the maximum linear dimensions vary by destination. Contact United or your travel agent prior to your trip for details.

Travel to/from Brazil, Japan, and The Philippines:

Any Ticket Purchase Date:
Economy Class 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each
First or Business Class 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each
1K Premier Executive,
Premier Executive and
Star Alliance Gold Members 3 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each
Military customers on tour 2 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags up to 70 pounds/32kg and 115 linear inches/292 cm

Maximum linear dimensions of all bags: 62 inches/158cm (length + width + height) each

Fees for baggage more than 70 pounds/32kg or exceeding the maximum linear dimensions vary by destination. Contact United or your travel agent prior to your trip for details.

Travel to/from El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Haiti:

Ticket purchased before:
12/8/2005 Ticket purchased on/after:
12/8/2005
Economy Class 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each 2 bags, maximum 50 pounds/23kg each
First or Business Class 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each
1K Premier Executive,
Premier Executive and
Star Alliance Gold Members 3 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each 3 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each
Military customers on tour 2 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags up to 70 pounds/32kg and 115 linear inches/292 cm 2 duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags up to 70 pounds/32kg and 115 linear inches/292 cm

Maximum linear dimensions of all bags: 62 inches/158cm (length + width + height) each

Travel purchased after 12/8/2005: checked baggage more than 50 pounds/23kg and not exceeding 70 pounds/32kg will be charged at the rate of $25.00 per piece.

Fees for baggage more than 70 pounds/32kg or exceeding the maximum linear dimensions vary by destination. Contact United or your travel agent prior to your trip for details.

Travel to Mexico City:
During the peak winter travel period of November 1 - January 13, customers are limited to the number and size of their checked baggage when traveling to Mexico City, Mexico.


The following guidelines apply to all customers:

Maximum linear dimensions: 62 linear inches/158cm (length + width + height) each.
No oversize, overweight or extra bags will be accepted.
Pets will not be accepted as part of a customer’s checked baggage
Only one box is permitted as part of a customer’s free allowance; it must be the original manufacturer’s box containing the original item

Travel to Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador:

The checked baggage policy for travel from Los Angeles to Costa Rica and Guatemala is subject to restrictions during peak travel seasons.

Customers traveling during the peak summer travel period of May 28 – September 6, and the peak winter travel period of December 4 – January 6, are limited to the number and size of their checked baggage. The following guidelines apply to all customers who originate from Los Angeles to Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador, or, are originating from a point in the U.S. and are connecting via Los Angeles to Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador:
Maximum linear dimensions: 62 linear inches/158cm (length + width + height) each.
No oversize, overweight or extra bags will be accepted.
Only one box is permitted as part of a customer’s free allowance; it must be the original manufacturer’s box containing the original item.
The provisions above do not apply to customers originating travel from outside the U.S.


Travel During Non-Peak Periods
During the non-peak travel periods of January 7 – May 27, and September 7 – December 3, customers are limited to the number and size of their checked baggage.

The following guidelines apply to all customers:

Maximum linear dimensions: 62 linear inches/158cm (length + width + height) each.
Only one box is permitted as part of a customer’s free allowance; it must be the original manufacturer’s box containing the original item.
The number of checked bags permitted varies with your Mileage Plus status and/or class of service:


United Economy customers are limited to three additional checked bags.
United First or Business customers are limited to three additional checked bags.
United's 1K Premier Executive, Premier Executive and Star Alliance Gold members are limited to two additional checked bags.
There is a fee of $100.00 for each additional checked bag. Added charges apply if the piece is overweight or over size.

If you have additional questions, please contact your travel agent or United reservations at 1-800-United-1 (1-800-864-8331) in the U.S. for assistance.

Travel Originating in London:

The British Airport Authority strictly limits checked baggage originating in London to 70 pounds/32 kg per piece. Any piece exceeding the limit must be repackaged into smaller units.


We recommend contacting United Reservations in advance when checking items such as musical instruments, sporting equipment, camera equipment, etc. that cannot be subdivided to meet the weight limit.

Travel wholly within Europe, Asia, and Latin America:


Any ticket purchase date:
Economy Class 2 bags, total weight 44 pounds/20kg
First or Business Class 2 bags, total weight 66 pounds/30kg
1K Premier Executive,
Premier Executive and
Star Alliance Gold Members 2 bags, total weight 88 pounds/40kg


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Answer 2

It depends on which class you are flying:

When I last checked it was 50 lbs per bag limited to two bags for economy

Check United website for exact details (and as of today)

Answer 3

well it depends if it is international, then its 70lbs and domestic they allow 50lbs.
But in my case, when i flew with them 2 weeks ago, I flew international, i had 55lbs and they made me pay for excess weight, even though 70lbs is allowed for international.
Flying with United goodluck, i had nothing but problems flying with them. I swear i will never fly united again.

Answer 4

Call the airline.