Updated: Monday, November 13, 2006
All United customers should be aware of the following changes to airport screening procedures.
Airport arrival times
Please arrive 60 minutes prior to your scheduled departure for U.S. domestic flights if you are not checking bags. Allow 90 minutes if you are checking bags. For international flights, please arrive 2 hours prior to scheduled departure. To find out specific arrival times for your airport visit our airport check-in information page.
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Carry-on baggage restrictions for flights from/within the U.S. and European Union
Liquids, gels and/or aerosols are permitted through security checkpoints. Items must fit in one clear, re-sealable quart or liter-sized plastic bag, in containers of 3 oz/100ml or less. In the European Union, items must fit in one clear, re-sealable liter-sized plastic bag, in containers of 100 ml/ 3 oz or less. (Please note: The TSA's exact measurements are stated above. But for ease of memory please follow the 3-1-1 rule.)
Plastic bags must be completely sealed and will be x-rayed at the security checkpoint separately.
The following items are allowed, but must be presented to officials at security checkpoints if they are not contained in clear plastic bags or are of greater volume than 3 oz/100ml in the U.S. or 100ml/3 oz in the EU:
- Baby formula/milk, including breast milk, and baby food in containers if a baby or small child is traveling.
- Medications (liquid, gel or aerosol)
- Liquids, juices or gels for diabetic passengers who indicate a need for such items to address their medical condition. (A letter from your physician is not necessary).
Passengers are permitted to take liquids, gels, and/or aerosols purchased in the boarding area onboard the aircraft. This includes all duty free items.
Though there is some flexibility regarding duty free items within the EU, restrictions still apply elsewhere. Duty free liquids, gels, and/or aerosols that exceed the TSA limit will not be permitted on most connection flights worldwide.
On flights from the U.K. or Belgium, the limitation of one carry-on item per person is strictly enforced.
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Carry-on baggage restrictions for flights departing other locations
Security checkpoint procedures vary outside the U.S. Passengers on non-U.S. departure flights should check with a United representative at the departure airport while checking in and before entering the security checkpoint.
Connecting flights within the U.S.
Duty free liquids, gels and/or aerosols are not accepted on connecting flights within the U.S, unless they meet U.S. domestic carry-on criteria.
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Additional information
For more carry-on guidelines, visit the TSA's website at www.tsa.gov.
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