Cabin baggage
United Airlines carry-on size
United Airlines allows a cabin bag up to 56 × 35 × 22 cm (22.0 × 13.8 × 8.7 in). Measure your bag below to check it.
Published limits
- Carry-on
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56 × 35 × 22 cm
22.0 × 13.8 × 8.7 inches - Personal item
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43 × 25 × 22 cm
16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 inches - Cabin weight limit
- None published
- Included in the fare
- Yes
Basic Economy fares on most routes allow the personal item only.
Source: United Airlines baggage policy
Your bag
Measure with the wheels and handles included — that is how airlines measure at the gate.
Airlines change these limits without notice, and cabin crew have the final say. Every airline above links to its own policy page — check it before you travel.
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