Baggage information

Carry-on baggage

Learn about traveling with carry-on baggage.

Checked baggage

• Checked baggage service charges
• Check-in
• Excess valuation
• Links to other carriers’ baggage policies
• Baggage delivery

Damaged, delayed, or lost baggage

• Report lost items
• Baggage liability
• Baggage tracing
• Damaged items
• Delayed baggage and claim form
• Missing items from checked baggage and claim form

Excess baggage

Read about service charges for baggage that exceeds the allowance, size or weight limitations.

Frequently asked questions

Review frequently asked baggage policy questions.

Live animals

United's policies for pets and other animals.

Special items

• Courtesy bags
• Dangerous goods
• Electronic devices
• Fragile and perishable items
• Infant and child articles
• Sports equipment
• Wheelchairs