Carry-on Baggage

United carry on maximum dimensions

You may bring one carry on bag and one personal item on the flight with you, anything else (other than the list of exceptions under the + sign below) must be checked (remember that one checked bag is free).

The maximum dimensions for a carry on bag can be found on the picture above and these dimensions include the handle and wheels.

Now for the "personal item".

United personal item maximum dimensions

Your personal item is meant to fit under the seat in front of you and it can be a purse, backpack, briefcase, shoulder bag or other small item.  The maximum dimensions for this item are on the picture above.

The following items may also be carried on board and do not need to be crammed into your carry-on bag or your personal item:

• Jacket or umbrella
• Reading material
• Food or merchandise purchased in the airport
• Assistive devices (collapsible wheelchair, cane, one set of crutches, medical devices needed to administer prescription medications, portable oxygen concentrator, etc.)

For more information see the United web page on carry-on baggage here.