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United Airlines started its operations in 1937 as Continental Airlines and was a popular domestic player in the American aviation sector with United Airlines flights flown in alliance with several carriers. With its headquarters in Texas, the small airline grew wings and went on to become one of the largest airlines in the country. But it was soon acquired by the UAL Corporation and today operates as United Airlines. Continental Airlines ceased its operations in 2012 and the renamed United Airlines set up its new office in Chicago. The revamped air service churned out great offers and discounts for travellers wanting to make United Airlines Ticket booking.

United Airlines Online Booking

United Airlines reservation is pretty easy and depends on what kind of trip you are looking for. United Airlines offers hotels, car, cruise and vacation packages. Go to the website and click on ‘book’ which will prompt a choice of options to book a flight. Choose from round-trip, one-way, ‘book with miles’ or calendar shop. After this type in your starting and onward destination, the date of departure and return in case of a round-trip and of course the number of travellers followed by the class of travel. Hit the ‘find flights’ to see a list of flights for the specified date. Calendar shop displays the airfare for all days in a chosen month and travellers can pick the date with the least expensive fare.

United Airlines Web Check In

The process of United Airlines check in is a cinch and requires very little time. All you have to do is enter the confirmation number which is the number that you receive after booking or the flight ticket number followed by your last name and hit search. What you need to know though is that the online check-in for the airline starts 24 hours prior the departure.

United Airlines Flight PNR Status

To know the timetable and United Airlines PNR status type in the departure and arrival city along with the date of departure. You will be able to see your flight schedule.

United Airlines Baggage Allowance

It is quite imperative to know how much United Airlines baggage allowance is available so that you can pack accordingly in case you do not wish to pay for excess baggage that is. The MileagePlus members can log in to their account to know the baggage limit, for the rest here is the baggage limit for United Airlines:

United Airlines Carry on Luggage

The passengers are allowed to bring one item of luggage along with one personal item free of cost aboard a Basic Economy transatlantic flight. All other Basic Economy flights allow only one personal item unless you hold a premium card, MileagePlus card or are a Premier member. The permissible dimensions for a carry-on bag are 22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm. A personal item such as a laptop bag or a handbag must measure 22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm.

United Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

The United Airlines checked baggage limit for Economy class is 23 kg whereas for Business, Polaris Business, First class it is 32 kg. Passengers will receive a claim check post each checked bag, it is important to keep these receipts handy if you have multiple bags to check. The maximum a checked baggage can measure is 62 inches. The weight of checked baggage varies according to the cabin of service and the MileagePlus Premier account holder’s status.

United Airlines Inflight services

United Airlines Flights has the following cabins: Basic Economy, Economy, Economy Plus, United Business and United First, United Premium, United Premium Plus, United Polaris Business and here are the offerings aboard the United Airlines flights. The airline has in-flight services such as Live TV with DIRECTV wherein you can catch live news, concerts and other shows or even watch reruns. Enjoy over a 100 DIRECTV channels on select Boeing 737s. You can check whether your flight has a live TV by checking the flight status 24 hours before departure. Or if you are someone who likes to read then flip through the pages of Hemispheres, the in-flight magazine of United. The on board dining experience is enhanced with united Airlines joining hands with the Trotter Project which helps the young culinary enthusiasts. Under the project, chefs from around the world partner with the airline to create route and region specific menu and curate menu across the different cabins of the airline. Access the WiFi on board the United flights by purchasing it on flight or subscribing the monthly package.

United Airlines Basic Economy Class

United’s lowest fare cabin is available on select routes and offers similar amenities as that of standard Economy class. The class doesn’t allow group seating, seat upgrades and full-sized hand luggage though. Also, members of United Mileage Plus can’t avail a few benefits.

United Airlines Economy Class

The seats in this cabin have a pitch of 31 inches with a recline of 5 inches. The seats come with adjustable headrests and 7-inch entertainment touchscreens. Economy passengers can avail in-flight WiFi, and a few aircraft also have DIRECTV. The meals are complimentary on international routes while domestic travellers can purchase meal on board.

United Airlines Economy Plus Class

This cabin is available on all United flights. The seats for United Economy Plus can be found at the front and the exit rows of the Economy cabin. The seats have more than 7 inches of recline and 37 inches of pitch. The seats in Economy Plus are free to choose for Mileage Plus members.

United Airlines First and Business Class

This class of travel is available on most of the domestic flights and the same cabin is called United Business on international flights. The seats come with a 38-inch pitch and a few other features of flying this class are priority boarding, pre-departure drinks, complimentary meals and more.

United Airlines Premium Plus Class

This cabin is a premium Economy product with more space offering more comfort than any other Economy product. The meals are served on chinaware with free alcoholic drinks. Other amenities that the passengers are offered are Saks and Fifth Avenue bedding along with an amenity kit.

United Airlines Polaris Business Class

The passengers flying this class are offered separate check-in counters, priority boarding, baggage handling and even priority screening if available. Access to United Polaris clubs and other United lounges are also one of the freebies. On arriving aboard, the passengers get a complimentary drink, and the meals are multi-course curated by chefs in partnership with the Trotter project. The seats turn into 180 degree of full flatbed and are fitted with mood lighting, multiple charging points, adjustable back, arm and headrest.

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