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United Airlines Hand Luggage & Cabin Bag Size 2026 (Carry-On Rules)

  • Verified 6 Nov 2026 against united.com
  • IATA code UA
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56 cm 35 cm 23 cm
  • No limitcarry-on weight
  • 100 Whper power bank
  • See rulesliquid containers
Cabin bag drawn to scale from United Airlines' published limit.

Quick answer

Cabin bag: 56 x 35 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in) incl. handle and wheels; weight: No weight limit stated. Personal item: 43 x 25 x 22 cm (17 x 10 x 9 in), under seat; Basic Economy: personal item only on most routes.

Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Carry-on bag size

    56 x 35 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in) incl. handle and wheels

    Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Carry-on weight

    No weight limit stated

    Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Personal item

    43 x 25 x 22 cm (17 x 10 x 9 in), under seat; Basic Economy: personal item only on most routes

    Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Power banks

    Carry-on only (never checked or gate-checked); up to 2 spare lithium batteries max 160 Wh each, individually protected; devices <100 Wh

    Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Liquids

    TSA 3-1-1

    Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Vapes and e-cigarettes

    Carry-on/personal item only; not checked or gate-checked; no charging or use on board or in United Clubs

    Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Lighters and matches

    Common lighters in carry-on; torch lighters banned; from Beijing all matches/lighters banned; from Japan max 1 lighter

    Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

How much can my United Airlines carry-on weigh?

No weight limit stated.

Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Can I take a power bank on United Airlines?

Carry-on only (never checked or gate-checked); up to 2 spare lithium batteries max 160 Wh each, individually protected; devices <100 Wh.

Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Power bank rules for every airline

What liquids can I take on United Airlines?

TSA 3-1-1.

Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Can I take a vape on United Airlines?

Carry-on/personal item only; not checked or gate-checked; no charging or use on board or in United Clubs.

Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Can I take a lighter on United Airlines?

Common lighters in carry-on; torch lighters banned; from Beijing all matches/lighters banned; from Japan max 1 lighter.

Source: united.com, checked 6 Nov 2026