United Airlines
Carry-on
- not specified
- 56 x 35 x 22 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in)
- 7 kg
Checked bag (standard economy)
23 kg per piece — varies by fare, route and frequent-flyer tier. Check the carrier's site for your specific itinerary.
Lithium battery policy
Spare lithium batteries (ion or metal) carry-on only. ≤ 100 Wh no approval required; 101-160 Wh requires airline approval (limit 2 spares per passenger); > 160 Wh prohibited. Lithium-metal cells ≤ 2 g / batteries ≤ 8 g no approval; 8-25 g with approval.
Prohibited / dangerous goods list
The carrier maintains the authoritative list — these pages change without notice.
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VERIFIED · 2026-04-25
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