Dangerous objects not allowed in the cabin
No knives of any length, or made from any material, are permitted in the cabin of an aircraft. (Plastic knives are permitted for meal services.) Cutting instruments of every kind are banned, including but not limited to, carpet knives, box cutters, knives with folding or retractable blades (regardless of blade length), steak knives, straight edge razors, ice picks, and metal scissors with pointed tips. Other prohibited items include lighters, baseball bats, golf clubs, pool cues, ski poles, and hockey sticks.
Medically necessary needles and syringes are exempt from these prohibitions if passengers have in their possession prescription medication with a professionally printed label that identifies the medical office, pharmacy, or manufacturer of the medication.
Prohibited cabin items
The use of devices that prevent customers from reclining their aircraft seats is prohibited. Engineering test show that these devices can hinder passengers from exiting their seats in an emergency, and can cause damage to tray tables.
Hazardous materials
Articles listed in the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations and/or the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are restricted. These will only be accepted subject to advance arrangements and compliance with regulations.
For safety reasons, dangerous goods may not be packed in checked or carry-on baggage or taken on board with you. Restricted articles include but are not limited to:
- Lighters
- Lighter fluid
- Acid
- Explosives
- Flammable solids/liquids
- Oxidizing materials
- Corrosive materials
- Compressed gases
- Poisons
- Etiologic agents
- Radioactive materials
- Irritating or incapacitating sprays
- Mercury
- Noxious materials
- Briefcases and attaché cases with installed alarm devices
Call United at 1-800-UNITED-1 in the U.S. for more information about hazardous materials.
Firearms
Federal regulations require that firearms in checked baggage or in their own shipping case be unloaded and declared. Firearms are not allowed in carry-on bags. Firearms in checked baggage must be packed in a locked hard-sided bag or gun case. A maximum of 11 lbs. of small arms ammunition is allowed in checked luggage in the original manufacturer's box or securely packed in a fiber, wood, or metal box to prevent movement of cartridges.
Dry ice
United will accept packages containing up to 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) of dry ice as carry-on baggage or checked baggage. The packaging must allow the release of carbon dioxide gas. The item must be marked as containing dry ice and must show the net weight and the identity of the perishable item.
Each customer is restricted to a maximum of 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) of dry ice. Amounts cannot be pooled by customers, even within the same traveling party. Dry ice in quantities greater than 5 lbs. (2.2 kg) must be shipped as cargo.
| Handling charge for transportation of dry ice as a checked bag |
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Tickets purchased before February 4, 2008 for travel anytime
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Tickets purchased between February 4, 2008 and June 13, 2008 for travel anytime |
Tickets purchased on or after June 13, 2008 for travel on or after August 18, 2008 |
| $85 each way |
$100 each way |
$125 each way |
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