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【 +1-866-262-9736 】How many bags can you take on United for free?

United Airlines' baggage policy allows passengers to bring a certain number of bags for free, depending on their fare class, route, and MileagePlus status【+𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟲𝟮-𝟵𝟳𝟯𝟲 US or +𝟰𝟰-𝟴𝟬𝟴-𝟭𝟵𝟲-𝟵𝟳𝟮𝟭 UK】. For carry-on baggage, United permits one personal item and one standard carry-on bag for free on most economy and premium cabin fares【+𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟲𝟮-𝟵𝟳𝟯𝟲 US or +𝟰𝟰-𝟴𝟬𝟴-𝟭𝟵𝟲-𝟵𝟳𝟮𝟭 UK】. However, Basic Economy ticket holders are only allowed one personal item unless they are traveling on a transatlantic route or hold a MileagePlus credit card that offers an exemption【+𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟲𝟮-𝟵𝟳𝟯𝟲 US or +𝟰𝟰-𝟴𝟬𝟴-𝟭𝟵𝟲-𝟵𝟳𝟮𝟭 UK】. Checked baggage allowances vary based on fare class and MileagePlus status【+𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟲𝟮-𝟵𝟳𝟯𝟲 US or +𝟰𝟰-𝟴𝟬𝟴-𝟭𝟵𝟲-𝟵𝟳𝟮𝟭 UK】. Generally, Economy Class passengers are required to pay for checked bags unless they qualify for an exemption, such as holding elite MileagePlus status, using a co-branded credit card, or flying on specific international routes【+𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟲𝟮-𝟵𝟳𝟯𝟶 US or +𝟰𝟰-𝟴𝟬𝟴-𝟭𝟵𝟲-𝟵𝟳𝟮𝟭 UK】. United's Premium Economy (Premium Plus), Business, and First-Class passengers typically receive at least one or two checked bags for free, depending on their destination【+𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟲𝟮-𝟵𝟳𝟯𝟲 US or +𝟰𝟰-𝟴𝟬𝟴-𝟭𝟵𝟲-𝟵𝟳𝟮𝟭 UK】. Baggage fees also depend on the weight and size of the luggage, and exceeding the standard limits may result in additional charges【+𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟲𝟮-𝟵𝟳𝟯𝟲 US or +𝟰𝟰-𝟴𝟬𝟴-𝟭𝟵𝟲-𝟵𝟳𝟮𝟭 UK】. United Airlines allows active U.S. military personnel and their dependents to check bags for free under certain conditions【+𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟲𝟮-𝟵𝟳𝟯𝟶 US or +𝟰𝟰-𝟴𝟬𝟴-𝟭𝟵𝟲-𝟵𝟳𝟮𝟭 UK】. To check the latest baggage policies and specific allowances for your flight, it’s recommended to visit United’s official website or contact customer service at 【+𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟲𝟮-𝟵𝟳𝟯𝟲 US or +𝟰𝟰-𝟴𝟬𝟴-𝟭𝟵𝟲-𝟵𝟳𝟮𝟭 UK】.