Baggage Policy

Many airlines have instituted a policy of charging travelers for checked baggage. Those charges are payable directly to the airline at the time of check-in, and, as a result, are not included in the price of your United Vacations getaway. Below, you will find a list of United Airlines as well as codeshare airlines and what they are charging, as of the latest update.

Last Updated: December 17, 2008

Airline	Destination	Effective ticketing date*	1st Bag fee (per direction) (maximum weight 50lbs/62 linear inches)	2nd Bag fee (per direction)	Oversize baggage charges (per direction)
United Airlines	US, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada	Ticketed 9/16/2008 or later for travel after 11/10/08	$15	$25	51-100 lbs: $125; 62-115 linear inches: $125
United Airlines	Mexico, Caribbean (excluding US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico), Latin America, Europe	N/A	Free	Free	51-100 lbs: $125; 62-115 linear inches: $125
Codeshare	Destination	Effective ticketing date*	1st Bag fee (per direction) (maximum weight 50lbs/62 linear inches)	2nd Bag fee (per direction)	Oversize baggage charges (per direction)
Air Canada	US to Canada	5/15/2008	Free	Free	51-70 lbs: $100; 63-115 linear inches: $100
Air France	Europe	N/A	Free	Free	Each kilo of excess baggage will be charged an additional fee between €3/kg and €30/kg depending upon zone. No single item can weigh more than 32kg.
Austrian Air	Europe	N/A	Free	Free	23-32kg: EUR 40; 158cm-203cm: USD $105-200; 203+cm: USD $315-600
bmi	Europe	N/A	Free	Free	All passengers traveling to and from the UK are not permitted to check in any bag that weighs in excess of 32kg (70lbs).
Hawaiian Airlines	Domestic	1st Bag policy effective 8/1/08. 2nd bag policy effective 5/10/08.	$15	$25	The charge for each piece which exceeds the normal linear dimensions of 62" but does not exceed 80" and does not exceed 70lbs, will be twice the excess piece charge.
Hawaiian Airlines	Inter-Island	7/8/2008	Free	$17	The charge for each piece which exceeds the normal linear dimensions of 62" but does not exceed 80" and does not exceed 70lbs, will be twice the excess piece charge.
Island Air	Domestic	7/3/2008	Free	$25	Excess/oversize baggage (exceeding 62 linear inches or 62 inches in length) and specialty items (bicycles, surfboards, and kennels) will be handled for an additional fee.
Lufthansa	Intra-Europe	N/A	Free	Total weight of all bags may not exceed 44 lbs	5-40 euros per Kg depending on your itinerary and travel zone
Lufthansa	US to Europe	N/A	Free	Free	51-70 lbs: $51
Scandinavian Air	Europe	N/A	Free	Free	US flights: The excess baggage charge is a fixed amount, depending on the destination and the size/weight of the baggage. Please contact your travel agent for information. Intra-Europe Flights: € 5/kg-€40/kg depending upon zone.
US Airways	US, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Latin America	1st Bag policy effective 7/9/08 2nd bag policy effective 5/5/08	$15	$25	51-70 lbs: $51 for first checked bag $75 for the second; 71-100 lbs: $100 for first checked bag $125 for the second; 62-80 linear inches: $80
US Airways	Europe and Asia	N/A	Free	Free	51-70 lbs: $51 for first checked bag $75 for the second; 71-100 lbs: $100 for first checked bag $125 for the second; 62-80 linear inches: $80

Please Note:

• Baggage rules and rates are subject to change at any time without notice.
• Standard baggage size allowance by carrier is 0-50 lbs and a maximum of 62 linear inches (length + width + height). Oversize baggage charges apply for luggage that exceeds these specified dimensions
• Charges for more than two bags apply and vary by airline.
• Code Share: if your flight is a code share flight, the baggage policies will be dictated by the airline operating your flight.
• If you have purchased bulk fare tickets, your tickets will be issued upon full payment. Baggage fees will be determined based on the date your reservation was ticketed.
• Sporting equipment such as skis or golf clubs is considered a checked bag, subject to excess baggage fees, and must meet size and weight requirements.
• Some exceptions to baggage fees apply to specific customers who may be a member of a specific airline rewards program or for customers purchasing a premium or First / Business Class ticket.
• Please see specific carrier baggage rules for more details.

*N/A - means that there is no effective ticketing date. All customers are subject to the baggage allowances indicated in the above grid.