What happens if my luggage goes over the weight limit?
Im traveling with United airways economy, I am allowed to have 2 bags (But i gotta pay for them) and each can be 50 LBS. I am scared that I might go over the max weight limit for my bags.
If this was to happened, what would happen? Would I have to pay more? If so how much more?
Best Answer
You will have to pay more. The rates vary based on the flight and your status with the carrier. For example, if you are military or business/first class, you can bring 70 LBS bags.
The standard overweight fee for normal bags (your first two) is $100 if the bag is between 50.1 LBS and 70 LBS, and $200 if the bag is between 70.1 LBS and 100 LBS. Bags over 100 LBS are not allowed. If you are bringing more than two bags and are not military or business/first class, you will face additional charges. It may be cheaper to bring a 3rd bag than to bring two bags with one or both of them being heavy.
Check the United Baggage Fee Calculator for specific information for you.
In addition, they will put a sticker on your bag saying it is heavy.
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What happens if your luggage is over the weight limit?
Your airline immediately sees dollar signs. For example, American Airlines charges just $25 for a checked bag on a domestic flight, but the fee quadruples if your bag weighs more than 50 pounds and doubles again to $200 if it's over 70 pounds.What if my checked bag is over 50 lbs?
Customers who travel in United Economy with checked bags weighing up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms) will be charged at a rate of up to $200 per bag or item depending on the destination.What happens if my luggage is over 40 pounds?
For tickets purchased on or after January 18, 2022, and travel on or after March 1, 2022, maximum of 40 pounds. Bags weighing 41-50 pounds will be charged $50 per bag, per direction. Bags weighing 51-100 pounds will be charged $100 per bag, per direction.How to Travel with Overweight Carry On Luggage
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http://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/travel/Pages/BaggageExcess.aspx depends on the flight. You need to check on http://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/travel/Pages/CheckedBaggage.aspx but in general, domestic overweight is $100, transoceanic is $200. You could use a courier for some of your stuff at this prices...
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