Frontier Airlines vs United Airlines
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
Frontier Airlines allows the larger carry-on — its longest side is 61 cm, versus 56 cm for United Airlines.
Frontier Airlines is more generous for personal items — up to 46 cm, versus 43 cm on United Airlines.
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| Airline | Verdict | Fits as | Margin | Checked on | Source |
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- Max dimensions
- 61 × 41 × 25 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 15.9 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
- Max dimensions
- 56 × 35 × 23 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- Not published
- Pieces
- 1
Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Frontier Airlines | United Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 61 × 41 × 25 cm · Not published · 15.9 kg per piece · 1 pc Published as 24 x 16 x 10 in (61 x 41 x 25 cm) and 35 lb (~15.9 kg). Not included on the Basic fare; must be purchased Carry-on 24 x 16 x 10 in / 35 lb. Not included on the Basic fare; must be purchased. Included on other fare types. | 56 × 35 × 23 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc including handle and wheels |
| Personal item | 46 × 36 × 20 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc Published as 18 x 14 x 8 in (46 x 36 x 20 cm); no separate weight limit. Free on all fares Counts as the one included item Personal item 18 x 14 x 8 in, free on all fares, included as the one bag on Basic. | 43 × 25 × 22 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc including handle and wheels Must fit under the seat in front of you |
Sources
Frontier Airlines
Bag Options - Frontier Airlines (opens in a new window)United Airlines
Carry-on Bags (opens in a new window)The rules behind these figures
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Frontier Airlines