Desks close 90 minutes before departure. If connecting to United, Ted, Star Alliance or other code share flights, passengers will be checked in to their final destination and receive a boarding pass for all flights.
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Carry-on: One bag and one personal item such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop computer. A carry-on bag must fit under your seat or in the overhead bin and should not be more than 9 x 14 x 22in or 45 linear in (length + width + height).
Checked: Two items free of charge with a maximum size of 62 linear in and maximum weight of 50lbs each.
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Tickets purchased through external ticketing sources (travel agencies, online travel agencies, other airlines, etc.) will be charged a reservation servicing fee of $10 for voluntary changes. This fee does not apply to tickets purchased directly from United Express through united.com, flyted.com, United Reservations, Airport Ticketing Offices or Star Alliance partners.
Same day change: Passengers can confirm a seat on an alternate flight on the same day of travel anywhere United Express flies within the United States and within four hours of the time of request. If seats are available on an alternate flight, the change will be confirmed for a $25 fee.
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One child less than 24 months may travel free.
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Passengers 55 or older can enjoy substantial savings through the Silver Wings Plus program.
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Dogs or cats can travel in the passenger cabin with you or as checked baggage or unaccompanied as cargo. All options require advance reservations and are subject to a charge.
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Standard baggage allowances apply. A separate seat may be purchased to carry a large or fragile instrument instead of checking it. It's a good idea to make arrangements for large instruments prior to the date of departure. Checked items that exceed the standard allowance are subject to additional fees.
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Dependent on the flight. A quarter of United Express flights now offer explus service, which includes a meal service.
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United Express is a member of United's Mileage Plus program.
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There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. See photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.
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The airline shares the in-flight magazine of United, Hemispheres. It is published monthly and can be read online.
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