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About United Airlines
United Airlines or United is a major American airline which is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The airline is a founding member of the Star Alliance and regional service is operated by independent carriers under the brand name United Express. United Airlines has codeshare agreements with Aer Lingus, Aeromar, Air Dolomiti, Azul, Cape Air, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Germanwings, Hawaiian Airlines and Island Air.
United Destinations
United Airlines operates a wide range of flights, from domestic flights within the USA, but also flies to destinations around the world including North and South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Chicago, Houston, New York, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guam, Tokyo, Washington and many others. See the table below for the expansive destinations that United currently cover, correct of November 2019.
Destination News
31st October 2019
Today the airline will launch a new direct route from Melbourne to San Francisco. The new route will utilise the airline's Boeing 787-9 model, and will have a flight time of around 14 hours. The new route will fly three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
16th August 2019
United Airline today announced that United Airlines would begin a new route from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to LAX. The airline will operate these new flights twice-daily.
Baggage Policy
Carry-on Baggage
Carry-on bags must fit the dimensions of 22 x 35 x 56cm, including the handles and wheels. In addition, passengers are permitted one personal item measuring 22 x 25 x 43cm. Unless travelling in Basic Economy, passengers are permitted one carry-on bag, plus one personal item. Basic Economy passengers are only permitted a personal item on board.
Checked Baggage
Checked bags must fit within the combined dimensions of 62 inches. The weight of these bags are dependent on the class of service or MileagePlus status. If your class of service allowance is different from your MileagePlus status, the larger of the two will apply:
Check-In Information
Online Check-In
United Airlines offer passengers online check-in 24 hours before departure. The link can be found here.
Airport Check-In
For domestic flights, passengers without checked baggage must check in at least 30 minutes before departure.
For domestic flights, passengers with checked baggage must check in at least 45 minutes before departure.
For international flights, passengers must check in at least 60 minutes before departure.
For flights to or from Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, passengers must check in at least 90 minutes before departure.
Economy and Premium Economy Class
Passengers can opt for a choice of United's Basic Economy or Economy Plus (Premium Economy) Fares.
Economy and Premium Economy Facilities
Economy Plus
Choose from a wide range of food and beverages (dependant on your route and flight duration). This can entail a variety of packaged snacks, meals and wine or soft drinks. Flights to North America, parts of Latin America and the Caribbean. Enjoy complimentary teas, coffees and soft drinks, snacks or you can buy either a tasty meal from the Bistro Menu on board or spirits, wine and beer on all flights.
Flights to or from Europe, Asia, Middle East, the South Pacific and parts of Latin America
(international flights)
Complimentary house wine and beer, teas, coffee and soft drinks are available. Also, a complimentary three-course meal is available and a mid-flight snack on flights longer than 12 hours.
Basic Economy Class Facilities
Inflight amenities and services are included such as food and beverages, WI-FI and in-flight entertainment!
Please note that full size carry-on bags are not permitted however you can take one personal item on board.
What are Economy and Premium Economy Seats like?
Economy Plus Seating
You can have up to 5 inches of extra legroom based near the front of the cabin. This
Basic Economy Seating
Comfortable seating for the budget traveller to get you to where you want to go all rested.
First Class
Experience maximum comfort and style with United First.
First Class Facilities
Ease through security and check-in with Premier Acess benefits which grants you Premier Access check-in, security and priority boarding. There's also no need to worry about checking additional luggage with a baggage allowance of two standard size checked bags included in your ticket fare. Once on board you'll be able to enjoy a range of high-quality meals made by United's team of renowned chefs.
What are First Class Seats Like?
Once in the air, passengers can stretch out in the brand new, extra-spacious United First seats. Featuring a stylishly contoured two-tone leather, a six-way adjustable headrest and padded seat cushions. There's also room to store all your electronic devices and personal items.
Business Class
United Airlines Business Class service is available on flights between the U.S. and Latin America or the Caribbean.
Business Class Facilites
Passengers flying United Business can enjoy a more relaxed travel experience from check-in to baggage claim. Premier Acess travel services mean Business Class passengers can avoid the stress of the airport floor and instead make use of designated airport check-in lanes, exclusive security lanes and Premier Access priority baggage handling. Once in the air, passengers can savour fresh, restaurant-quality meals and entree choices that were selected by renowned chefs.
What are Business Class Seats Like?
In the new, extra-spacious United Airlines seats there's room to relax and to work. With a six-way adjustable headrest and a padded seat cushion, you'll be able to sit back and relax on your United flight. There's also no need to worry about any of your personal devices running out of battery, as United Airlines Business Class seats feature a universal power socket to charge your laptop and mobile throughout your flight. You can also find a granite topped extendable cocktail table in the center that allows you to keep your tray table free for eating, working and entertainment.
Alliance
Star Alliance
Star Alliance is one of the leading global airline network, which has 27 member airlines. Star Alliance was founded in 1997 with the five founding airlines: Scandinavian Airlines, Thai Airways International, Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines.
Pets, Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals
Taking a pet on a plane can be stressful. Find all information and rules for flying with either a service animal, pet, or an emotional support animal on United Airlines by
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