United's Carry On Getting Stricter

[lost*in*cyberspace]

(quoting from the grapevine) United's contract of Carriage states that carryon bags may have length plus width plus thickness up to 45 inches with no dimension exceeding 22 inches. This overtly means that the bag may in some cases protrude beyond the 9 x 14 x 22 sizing frame in one dimension and still be "legal".

The above may be academic because, for a full flight, the flight crew can pick and choose which bags to admit to the cabin using the sizing frame as a criterion if they choose. But the airline may not charge for gate checking a carryon item that meets the requirements stated in the CoC. Only the question of charging is worth summoning the ground Complaint Resolution Officer for in the event push comes to shove.

The sizers actually measure 1" larger on each size than the stated limit. Plus, there's a cut out for the handle.

I think you're confusing the issue. UA will not charge the baggage check fee for luggage which meets the standard, but cannot be carried on the plane because the overheads are full. They have stated they will charge the baggage check fee at the gate only for bags they catch which don't fit in the sizers. Personally, I don't care to argue with gate agents; I wouldn't advise trying to carry on a bag which won't fit.

 

[supergoofy]

I am flying United and this policy is biting me in the butt big time.

First bag is 22 x 8 x 15 so its a no go
Next bag is 24 x 8 x 14 so again no go


Yet I have flown with both these as carry on with no issues.


Next up is check bags one is 60 and the other is 62 and max with out fees is 62.


So now I sit here and am pondering if I actually buy 3 bags for carry on at $30 a bag.

Check both of our bags(was check 1 regardless) and pack myself and 1 of the kids in it.

Or just get some duffel bags that fit and call it a day.

 

[Maliki2]

Glad they are checking and changing. Fly United alot...so sick of seeing people carry multiple huge bags onto the plane and taking up space above our seats.

 

[Hug the Mouse]

This SNL skit really sums up the boarding experience nicely

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/airport/n41324

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Since when did tv reporters know what they're talking about? UA has said that that oversized bags are subject to the $25 checked bag fee if they have to be checked at the gate. Don't rest easy if you fly other airlines; if this works out for UA, they will likely follow suit.

I hope it expands

And u wish the airline would double the charge for an oversized or. 3rd item checked at the gate. ( and ladies there is no " purse or shopping bag exemption allowing you more then 2 items.)

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

I hope it expands

And u wish the airline would double the charge for an oversized or. 3rd item checked at the gate. ( and ladies there is no " purse or shopping bag exemption allowing you more then 2 items.)

Actually, if you buy something at the airport (not a suitcase!), that is exempt from carry on restrictions, as are a number of other items, such as umbrellas, canes, food to eat on the plane, etc.

 

[Mousemom234]

Actually, if you buy something at the airport (not a suitcase!), that is exempt from carry on restrictions, as are a number of other items, such as umbrellas, canes, food to eat on the plane, etc.

Yeah - but you can't cram 2 day's worth of clothes into a carry-out sandwich bag.