Media bags

Representatives from network television, broadcasting and commercial filmmaking companies will be charged a flat service charge to check camera, film, and lighting and sound equipment. The items must be checked by the media representative and the charges are per item at the prices listed in the chart below. The discounted service charge applies for worldwide travel on flights marketed and operated by United, and is subject to seasonal and permanent baggage embargoes. For flights connecting to other airlines, baggage charges are subject to the connecting airline's baggage policies.

Media checked bag service charges
Travel region Each bag up to 99.9 lbs., including oversized baggage,
Within North America (including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America)* $50
Outside of North America* $70

Media checked bag service charges

Within North America (including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America)*

Each bag up to 99.9 lbs., including oversized baggage,

$50

Outside of North America*

Each bag up to 99.9 lbs., including oversized baggage,

$70

*All charges are calculated on a one-way basis.

To obtain media checked bag service charge rates, media representatives should provide United airport check-in counter representatives with media credentials; company personnel identification for an entertainment, media or production company; or clearly identified media equipment cases labeled with company identification. If the media representative is unable to provide such verification, customers will be charged standard checked baggage service charges. Spouses and/or other companions, whether traveling in the same or separate reservation as the media personnel, are not eligible for the discount unless they present eligible media credentials.