Effective july 9, 2018, lithium batteries that are installed in any checked or carryon baggage must be removed by the customer. None of the gate agents even batted an eye on my way through the gate and. Dec 25, 2019 united has two types of economy fares. Changed bag rules and optional services united airlines. United airlines damaged baggage claim form basic economy. Once removed, these batteries can be transported on board. Nov 14, 2017 if you mean take it with you into the cabin then yes.
Basic economy passengers are not permitted to carry on board a larger cabin bag. Flying round trip on united airlines with basic economy tickets which means were each allowed one personal item on the plane with dimensions in inches of 9 x 10 x 17. Carryon enforcement for united airlines basic economy. Dec 27, 2018 basic economy united airlines baggage fees. Sep 21, 2017 in a rush to compete with ultralowfare carriers, united introduced basic economy fares last spring and unleashed a new set of problems for the chicagobased airline.
Oct 17, 2018 united airlines says it has no plans to change its ban on carryon bags for basic economy tickets. Keep it small a purse or backpack will often fit just right. They wont allow seat assignments prior to checkin, ticket changes, upgrades, or economy plus seating. In this vlog, i use a backpack, a jansport big student backpack, as my. On transatlantic flights, your carryon baggage allowance is the same as for standard economy tickets. However, it must conform to the maximum size stated by united for any cabin baggage. Hi everyone, i have a normal sized backpack thats just slightly over the size limits for united basic economy bag requirements. If the entire through trip from edinburgh to cincinnati was booked as one ticket with a simple stopover.
One of the primary restrictions youll encounter when flying basic economy on united is baggage fees. Unlike the current economy fare, under a basic economy fare. Basic economy passengers will be limited to a single personal item only such as a purse or laptop or backpack or a very small bag that must fit under the seat this is similar to spirits policy. I almost never fly united airlines, and a recent redye in basic economy in the last row of a 737 next generation reminded me why. This guide will answer common questions about these restrictions and the basic economy experience on. Uniteds basic economy fares along with americans are the. Luckily, there are ways around uniteds restrictive basic economy fare rules.
Once my flight was booked, united reminded me of basic economys restrictions on. Seats may not be selected until the day of the flight. Ua enforces the carryon restriction by boarding group it only applies to boarding group 5. When flying united basic economy, checked luggage costs the same as if you. This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. A conversation with a passenger who unknowingly had a basic.
United has introduced basic economy fares to compete with lowcost carriers such as spirit airlines and frontier airlines. Apr 03, 2019 i bought a united airlines basic economy seat for my flight, which means i can only bring one personal item on the airplane. Basic economy frequently asked questions united airlines. To check your bag, youll go to a checkin counter or designated kiosk in the airport lobby. For basic economy fares on transatlantic flights, youll be required to pay for your first checked bag. Travelers were allowed to bring only a personal item, such as a purse. All other basic economy fares have the same checked baggage policies as standard economy tickets. First, ultralow cost carriers became very successful by. Many media reports misrepresented overhead bin use.
The united airlines baggage allowance for passengers travelling on a basic economy fare is different, however. American, delta and united have each launched discounted basic economy fares that are barebones tickets without inclusions like advance seat selection, carryon baggage, upgrades, flight. You can still check your bags and pay the applicable service charge in the airport lobby when youre picking up your. A coworker had offered me her personal item piece from her luggage set but. Im not sure however if this entitles me to be able to bring on a carry on bag in addition.
If you have purchased basic economy, you will only be allowed one small personal item, such as a shoulder bag, purse or laptop bag, unless you are a premier member or a primary cardmember of a qualifying mileageplus credit card or star alliance gold member. The addition of a new basic economy fare type for domestic flights is the change that will impact travelers the most. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites. For all other basic economy tickets, youre not allowed a fullsized carryon bag unless youre a mileageplus premier member or companion traveling on the same reservation, the primary cardmember of a qualifying mileageplus credit card or a star alliance gold member.
Heres what you need to know before flying about carryon bags, checked bags, seats. No fullsize carryon bags in new basic economy class. With basic economy, youll only be able to check in for your flight through united. First, ultralow cost carriers became very successful by offering extremely. Below is an overview of how you can make the best of united basic. I have a question about united airlines basic economy ticket carry on bag policy. Economy plus, economy and basic economy, though they will add a new fare soon with the addition of premium plus. Basic economy fare passengers may only bring on board one personal item with maximum dimensions of 9 x 10 x 17 inches 22 x 25 x 43 cm. My personal item was my tom bihn brain bag backpack which, even when empty, exceeds the size requirements listed on the united website for personal items. United airlines basic economy bag ban probably wont last now that american airlines has decided to give basic economy passengers a regular carryon bag allowance, united airlines will probably. How to tell if your backpack counts as a personal or carryon item. Uniteds announcement was the real shocker because it was the first to announce the limited carryon baggage allowance.
However, there are important exceptions, including for customers traveling on basic economy tickets. American airlines and united will ban carryon bags for basic. Basic economy airport and plane experiences first or second hand if purchased on united. No plans to lift carryon bag restrictions on basic economy. While i normally fly delta or jet blue, i jumped at a lastminute basic economy fare to travel home for memorial day weekend. Late this year, jetblue was the latest airline to join the basic economy game. No plans to lift carryon bag restrictions on basic.
If you mean take it with you into the cabin then yes. Smart bags that do not have a removable battery cannot travel on any united or united express flights. American airlines and united will ban carryon bags for. The airline industry has changed dramatically in the last few years. Traveling with a disability on basic economy airfare. Travelers were allowed to bring only a personal item, such as a purse, backpack or laptop bag, that fit under the seat. The 10 best underseat carryon bags for basic economy. I bought a united airlines basic economy seat for my flight, which means i can only bring one personal item on the airplane.
Mileageplus members will earn full premier qualifying dollars, 50% premier qualifying miles and 0. I cant find anything that addresses this on uniteds site or maybe im not understanding. Overhead storage space is now reserved for travelers flying economy or higher. United airlines carryon bag sizes, rules and restrictions. Learn about frequently asked questions faq for basic economy and the important restrictions you can expect with baggage, seating and flight changes. United created the basic economy fare, in part, to compete with budget airlines, such as spirit air and southwest, on their domestic routes. Given my random fortune described above, if im not traveling with checked bags, i really dont mind united basic economy i live at a united hub, it gets me where im going, and its pricecompetitive with the lccs. Ua basic economy and backpacks air travel forum tripadvisor. Canada apply for an alaska airlines canadian credit card. Delta air lines has allowed a standard carryon bag with basic economy tickets from the start.
For checked bags with basic economy, united states. Once my flight was booked, united reminded me of basic economys restrictions on the confirmation page as well. Common items include backpacks, laptop bags, and purses. In order to make flying basic economy with united as pleasant as can be. United is taking it a step further with their basic economy fares. A coworker had offered me her personal item piece from her luggage set but it is 9. If you begin checkin and do not indicate that youre checking a bag. When flying united basic economy, checked luggage costs the same as if you were flying regular economy. United rolled out basic economy fares earlier in the year, and with these fares you dont get a free full size carryon, wont receive elite qualifying credit, etc. Basic economy passengers are only allowed a small personal item that can fit under their seat. United, along with several budget airlines, that require your carryon bag to be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. With the rise of lowcost carriers like allegiant, frontier and spirit airlines in the united states, legacy airlines have been forced to find new ways to compete for budgetminded travelers. Only one piece of luggage may be carried on and it must fit under the seat. The real reason united airlines suddenly pulled back.
While delta was the first airline to introduce basic economy fares, united has made them significantly worse. While delta and american allow you to bring a carryon bag when flying basic economy, united does not. Originally posted by jsloan it applies to everyone on the reservation with the primary card member. Jun 19, 2017 while delta was the first airline to introduce basic economy fares, united has made them significantly worse. I paid the extra to be able make my seat selection at the time of the booking. Youre allowed a small personal item that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a shoulder bag, backpack, laptop bag or other small item that is 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches 22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm or less. United airlines rolled out basic economy fares this year, a lowerprice option to entice budget conscious travelers check out the points guy comparing the new basic fares across the major airlines. What united airlines new changes really mean for travelers.
I always bring this same backpack on flights and im always able to store. While i normally fly delta or jet blue, i jumped at a lastminute basic economy fare to. If you are traveling on a basic economy ticket, your personal item will be the only item you can bring on board. So youve booked a basic economy fare on united airlines. Basic economy provides a lowerpriced fare but may place restrictions on seat assignment, boarding, carryon baggage, upgrades, changes, refunds, elite earning and elite benefits. Instead of seeing united basic economy as a punishment, turn the tables in your favor to get the best value without any additional spend. Why spend more than necessary on your next united flight. Just made it onto the plane with my united basic economy ticket wearing a standard superdry backpack. Everyone else who is traveling on a basic economy ticket. More information can be found in uniteds explanation of basic economy but here are some basics. Loophole in uniteds basic economy lets you bring on two carry. Apr 02, 2018 heres how to avoid airline fees in basic economy. Arrive for your flight with a standard carryon bag with a basic economy ticket, and the airline will make you check your.
Up until now, booking a basic economy fare on delta has meant no free ticket changes, no advance seat assignments, no upgrades, etc. In a rush to compete with ultralowfare carriers, united introduced basic economy fares last spring and unleashed a new set of problems for the chicagobased airline. Dec 20, 2019 more information can be found in uniteds explanation of basic economy but here are some basics. United doesnt publish their baggage fees directly, you have to look it up by trip. Nov 15, 2016 united airlines will roll out a new basic economy fare class early next year as it becomes the latest big u. How to beat united basic economy fares thrifty traveler. While most legacy carriers include a fullsize carryon bag when traveling with a basic economy ticket, theres one exception. Obviously this allows a larger and heavier pack but even so there are li. American and united introduced their basic economy tickets with a carryon bag ban. It goes without saying that if youre planning to fly with a small backpack the. United states this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. United airlines basic economy bag ban probably wont last.
How strict is united airlines basic economy personal item. Carryon baggage carryon bag policy united airlines. Sep 24, 2018 one of the primary restrictions youll encounter when flying basic economy on united is baggage fees. Basic economy provides a lowerpriced fare but places restrictions on seat assignment, boarding, carryon baggage, upgrades, changes, refunds, elite earning and elite benefits. The maximum dimensions for a carryon bag are 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches 22 centimeters x 35 centimeters x 56 centimeters. Flying basic economy is not anyones first choice, but the savings can sometimes be too good to pass up. On transatlantic flights operated by united and united express, your carryon baggage allowance is the same as for standard economy tickets. United has the most restrictive basic economy fares out there.
How to make the most of uniteds basic economy nerdwallet. United basic economy how enforced is the fullsize carry. For all other basic economy tickets, youll be allowed to bring on board one personal item that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a shoulder bag, purse, laptop bag or other small item that is 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches 22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm or less. It says that youre allowed a small personal item that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a shoulder b. Wore it tight against my back, was friendly with the desk agent and gate agent, walked like i owned the plane, and got by with no hesitation. A conversation with a passenger who unknowingly had a. So, like budget airlines, uniteds basic economy fare is pretty barebones.