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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 attachι cases with installed alarm devices
Contact United for more information about hazardous materials.
Antlers & animal horns
United Airlines does not accept antlers or animal horns as checked or carry-on baggage on any flights.
Firearms
Federal regulations require that firearms in checked baggage or in their own shipping cases 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. TSA locks are not approved for securing firearms. 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 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) of dry ice as carry-on baggage or checked baggage. The packaging used must allow the release of carbon dioxide gas, must be clearly marked as containing dry ice, and must show the net weight and identify the perishable item being preserved by the dry ice.
Each customer is restricted to a maximum of 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) of dry ice. Each container can not have more than the maximum allowed per customer. Multiple customers cannot pool their portion together, even within the same traveling party. Dry ice in quantities greater than 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) must be shipped as cargo.
Handling fees for transporting dry ice as checked baggage
All fees shown below are in U.S. dollars and are for one-way travel only, unless otherwise specified.
| Travel within the U.S., Canada and U.S. territories |
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For tickets purchased on or after October 2, 2008 for travel on or before November 9, 2008 |
Tickets purchased on or after
October 2, 2008 for travel on or after
November 10, 2008 |
| $125 per bag |
$175 per bag |
View dry ice handling fees for tickets purchased before October 2, 2008.
| International travel |
Tickets purchased on or after November 14, 2008 for travel on or after
December 3, 2008 |
| Travel between North America and |
the Caribbean
Central America
Mexico |
Australia/Asia/New Zealand
via the Pacific
Europe
South America* |
Africa
Asia via the Atlantic
Middle East |
| $175 per bag
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$200 per bag
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$250 per bag
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*Excluding travel to Japan and Brazil. Contact United Reservations for rates to Japan and Brazil.
For pricing on transporting dry ice as checked baggage, contact United Reservations. |
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Battery Guidelines
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Starting January 1, 2008, the DOT prohibits loose lithium batteries in checked baggage.
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