United Airlines (UA)
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⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
United Airlines publishes the following cabin and carry-on baggage allowances: A carry-on of 56 × 35 × 23 cm, 1 piece; a personal item of 43 × 25 × 22 cm, 1 piece. Source: United Airlines's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
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Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Pieces | Max dimensions | Total linear | Weight limit | Applies to | Measurement | Notes | Checked on |
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| Carry-on | 1 | 56 × 35 × 23 cm | Not published | Not published | — | including handle and wheels | including handle and wheels | 2026-10-11 |
| Personal item | 1 | 43 × 25 × 22 cm | Not published | Not published | — | including handle and wheels | including handle and wheels Must fit under the seat in front of you | 2026-10-11 |
Not collected yet
- Checked baggage — We have not published checked baggage limits for this airline yet. We leave this blank rather than guess — check the airline's own page for checked baggage rules.
- Additional item — We have not published additional item limits for this airline yet. We leave this blank rather than guess — check the airline's own page for additional item rules.
Official rules and notes
- “Basic Economy: a carry-on bag is not allowed except on transatlantic, transpacific, or South America routes; only a personal item is permitted. Premier status, qualifying MileagePlus cardholders, and Star Alliance Gold members may bring a carry-on.” Checked on: 2026-10-11
Full rule details
Each limit above has its own page: the published conditions it applies to, the verbatim excerpt it was taken from, and its source.
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Side-by-side carry-on and personal-item limits, each taken from the airline's own page.
Sources
Publisher: United Airlines · Collected: 2026-10-11 · Last checked: 2026-10-11 · Source details
Carry-on bag: 9 in x 14 in x 22 in (23 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm). When measuring your bag, be sure to include the handle and wheels. Personal item: 9 in x 10 in x 17 in (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm). Must fit under the seat in front of you.
Frequently asked questions
What is United Airlines's carry-on size limit?
United Airlines allows a carry-on of 56 × 35 × 23 cm, 1 piece. Source: United Airlines's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
What is United Airlines's personal item allowance?
United Airlines allows a personal item of 43 × 25 × 22 cm, 1 piece. Source: United Airlines's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
Where do United Airlines's baggage limits come from?
Every figure on this page is copied from United Airlines's official baggage page and was last checked on 2026-10-11. They are still marked preliminary and pending manual verification against the airline's page.
Does United Airlines publish different limits by cabin or fare?
No — the published allowances apply to every ticket; no cabin, fare, route or aircraft conditions are listed.