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Continental, a United subsidiary, launched the country’s first bio-fueled flight in Nov, 2011. Very green, indeed.
Bio-fueled
Merged with Continental Airlines, United will offer flights to more destinations around the globe than any other US carrier.
Routes galore
United offers top-tier fliers wonderful benefits, including upgrades for both passengers and their companions.
Loyalty
If you book at united.com directly then see a lower fare on a different site, United will refund the difference and include a 20% voucher toward your next flight.
Low-fare guarantee
United claims to be the oldest commercial airline in the United States.
History
Carry-on: One carry-on item and one personal item, such as a laptop, are allowed per passenger. The carry-on item must be no bigger than 14in x 22in x 9in.
Checked: For flights within the US and Canada, there is a $25 charge for the first bag and $35 for the second. Bags must weigh less than 50lbs.
For international flights to Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe, the first bag is free, as long as it weighs less than 50lbs.There is a $50 for the second bag at the airport.
For all other international flights, two bags under 50lbs are permitted free of charge.
Excess: There is an excess fee for overweight and oversized bags. No bag, however, will be carried if it has linear dimensions greater than 115in, or weighs more than 100lbs. See United’s website for specific details and fees.
Seat pitch: 31 inches.
Can be booked online.
One infant, less than two years old, may fly free on an adult’s lap on domestic flights. For international flights, a ticket must be purchased for all infants. There may be a discount depending on the destination. Contact the airline for information. No child fares are available.
Senior fares may be available. Check with the airline before booking.
Dogs, cats and rabbits can travel in the cabin, as checked luggage or unaccompanied as cargo. The cost for traveling with pets in the cabin is $125 each way and there is a $250 charge for traveling with your pet as checked luggage on domestic flights. Fees vary for intercontinental flights.
An instrument can be carried on board as a carry-on but it must be smaller than 45in and fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead storage bins. If your instrument is too large to be carried on board, it can be carried in the hold as checked luggage, provided that it is in a hard case, is smaller than 62in and weighs less than 50lbs. Alternatively, you may purchase a seat for your instrument if you don’t feel comfortable checking it or if it is larger than United accepts.
Soft drinks are free and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on every flight. A la carte snacks are available for purchase on every flight over two hours and other snack boxes and meals are available for purchase on flights more than three hours. There are movies to watch on United’s flights. Check online to see which movies will be available at the time of your flight.
Mileage Plus is United’s frequent flier program.
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