Book United Airlines Flights with Flightsquest

United Airlines is a major U.S. airline in the United States headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It operates a vast network of flights across the U.S. and six continents, serving more destinations than any other airline. It flies to 79 domestic destinations and 111 international destinations across 74 countries. As one of the largest airlines globally, it serves millions of passengers annually with a focus on customer service, safety, and sustainability. Offers economy, premium economy, business, and first-class cabins, along with its MileagePlus loyalty program.

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Essential information about United Airlines Flights

IATA Code	UA
Total Routes	approximately 370 routes
Top Route	San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH).
Airport Served	370 airports globally (221 domestic, 149 international) in 77 countries.
Top Airport	Denver (DEN), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Houston (IAH), San Francisco (SFO), Newark (EWR).

How to Book United Airlines Flights

Here is a step-by-step guide to booking your Kuwait Airways flight online via Flightsquest.

• Go to a Flightsquest website.
• Enter the necessary details, including cities, dates, and passengers.
• Select United Airlines from the results.
• Compare prices based on class type: Economy, Business, or First Class.
• Please provide your passenger details and payment information to complete your booking.
• After payment, you will receive a confirmation email with your e-ticket at your registered email address.

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United Airlines Manage Booking with Flightsquest

To manage your United Airlines booking, including modifying dates, passenger details, adding extras, reprinting tickets, or updating contact information, call Flightsquest.

• You can manage your booking via Flightsquest by giving the reference number of the booking.
• You can make changes to the travel dates, times, or destinations, and updates to passenger information, such as minor name corrections or contact details, subject to fare rules.
• United Airlines allows you to add extra baggage, select special meals (e.g., vegetarian or gluten-free, primarily on international flights), and you can choose available seats, including upgrades to premium cabins.
• My Trips section also permits you to view, download, or print your itinerary and boarding pass.
• To receive your flight notifications, ensure that your email address, phone number, and other contact details are updated.
• Some changes, like adding special meals or major itinerary adjustments, may need to be completed at least 24 hours before departure, and fees or fare differences may apply based on ticket type and fare conditions.

United Airlines Seat Selection Policy

Advance Seat Selection Rules:

• Basic Economy: Seat selection is not included and requires a fee during or after booking, up to check-in.
• Other Fare Classes: Depending on the fare class and timing, seat selection is usually available at booking or later.
• Elite Status: Premier Silver members and above get free preferred seating, while Gold members and above get free Economy Plus seats.

Free/paid seating options:

• Free: During booking or later, you can choose your seat for free for most fare classes other than Basic Economy.
• Paid: Basic Economy fares require a fee for seat selection, and other fare classes might have paid options for preferred or premium seating.

How to choose seats:

• You can select your seats at the time of booking from the available options on the booking page.

• You can also choose or change seats during online check-in, up to 24 hours before departure.
• You can also call Flightsquest for further assistance.

United Airlines Seat Upgrade Policy

United Airlines offers various upgrade options for MileagePlus members, including paid upgrades, upgrades using miles or PlusPoints, and upgrades at the airport.

Cabin upgrade: You can pay the fare difference anytime before departure to upgrade to a higher cabin class (e.g., Economy to Premium Plus or Polaris Business Class). You can also purchase an upgrade during booking, online check-in, or at the airport, if available.

Bid upgrades: United Airlines does not offer a formal bid upgrade program. Instead, through My Trips or at check-in, you may receive offers to pay a fixed price for upgrades to Premium Plus or Polaris Business Class close to departure, based on seat availability.

Upgrade using loyalty points: MileagePlus members can upgrade one cabin class (e.g., Economy to Premium Plus or Polaris) using miles or PlusPoints (for Premier Platinum and 1K members) on eligible tickets.

Airport counter upgrades: You may be offered at check-in counters or gates, subject to seat availability for last-minute paid upgrades to Economy Plus, Premium Plus, or Polaris within 24 hours of departure.

United Airlines Flight Change Policy

24-hour risk-free changes: You can change or cancel any ticket, including Basic Economy, for free within 24 hours of booking if booked 7+ days before departure. If your new flight is more expensive, you will need to pay the fare difference.
Fare difference: Pay fare difference if the new flight costs more; no refund for cheaper flights unless refundable.

Change fees: United has waived change fees for most domestic and international flights (excluding Basic Economy fares).

How to change: You can make changes by contacting Flightsquest to manage or change your United Airlines booking. You will need to provide the reference number of your booking to assist our experts.

United Airlines Flight Cancellation Policy

24-hour cancellation rule:

• You will receive a full refund to your original payment method if you cancel within 24 hours of booking, if the booking was made at least one week before departure.
• This rule applies to most fares, including basic economy.
• FareLock fees are not refundable.

Refundable vs non-refundable fares:

• For refundable fares, standard economy and higher fares allow for free changes or credits toward future flights.
• Non-refundable fares, including basic economy, do not receive a cash refund.
• Generally, Basic Economy tickets are not eligible for refunds or future flight credits.

Cancellation charges and travel credits:

• Cancellation fees vary by fare type and timing.
• After the 24-hour risk-free period, non-refundable tickets don’t get cash refunds but may qualify for a future flight credit.
• Credits can also be applied to some non-ticket items, like seat selection.
• Credits are valid for one year from issuance.

No-show rules:

• If you fail to show up for your flight, you will generally forfeit the value of your ticket.
• For award travel, there may be a service fee to redeposit miles for a no-show.
• Always cancel before departure to preserve credit eligibility.

United Airlines Baggage Policy

Carry-on baggage limit:

• Standard Allowance: 1 carry-on (max. 22 x 14 x 9 inches / 56 x 35 x 23 cm) and 1 personal item (max. 9 x 10 x 17 inches / 22 x 25 x 43 cm) allowed free.
• Basic Economy: Generally, only 1 personal item allowed (unless Premier member or flying specific routes like trans-Atlantic).
• Exceeding Limits: Bags exceeding limits or extra bags on Basic Economy will be checked and charged a gate handling fee.

Checked baggage allowance by fare type:

• Standard Size: Maximum 62 linear inches (158 cm).
• Premium Economy/Business/First: 2 free bags (70 lbs each, 62 in).
• Infants: 1 bag (10 kg, 45 in) on international flights with a paid seat.
• Premier Members: 1-3 free bags (50-70 lbs) based on status.
• Military/Cardholders: 3-5 free bags (70-100 lbs); cardholders get 1-2 free bags.

Oversized or excess baggage rules:

• Oversized Baggage: Bags exceeding 62 inches (up to 115 inches in total dimensions) incur fees of $200-$400 per bag, depending on the route.
• Excess Baggage: Third bag and beyond costs $150-$200 each; a maximum of three extra bags allowed.
• Overweight: Bags weighing 50-100 lbs are charged $100-$200 per bag.

United Airlines Check-in Information

Online and mobile check-in: Access online check-in through Flightsquest. It is available 24 hours before your scheduled departure and closes 3 hours before international flights and 2 hours before domestic flights. At the time of check-in, you can select seats, add baggage, view your itinerary, print your boarding pass, and receive check-in confirmation.

Airport check-in timings:

• For domestic flights, you need to check in at least 30 minutes before departure (45 minutes at select U.S. airports or if checking bags). Arrive 2 hours early for a smoother experience.
• For international flights, you should check in at least 60 minutes before departure (75-90 minutes for some destinations). Arrive 3 hours early, especially for visa or document checks.
• Self-service kiosks (30 minutes to 3 hours before departure), ticket counters, or curbside check-in (4 hours to 30 minutes before, at most U.S. airports).

Boarding pass download: You can download your boarding pass online after completing online check-in or receive it via the email address associated with your booking.

United Airlines UMNR (Unaccompanied Minor) Policy

Age requirements:

• It's mandatory for children ages 5-14 traveling alone or with someone under 18 must use the UMNR service.

• Children ages 15-17 traveling alone can use the service if requested.

• Children under 5 years old are not permitted to travel alone.

Booking process for unaccompanied minors:

• Can be booked online or via phone with Flightsquest.
• Need to provide the child's information, guardian contact details, and the pick-up person's details.
• United selects seats within 72 hours to ensure supervision.

Required documents:

• Child's passport (especially for international flights).

• Valid travel visa (if needed for international travel).

• Completed and signed United Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Form.

• Valid photo ID for both drop-off and pick-up individuals.

Supervision at the airport & in-flight care:

• An adult must accompany the child to check in and must remain at the airport until the flight departs.
• UMNRs get pre-boarding and special attention from flight attendants.

Fees and Restrictions:

• Fee: A $150 fee applies each way for one or two children traveling together on the same reservation. The fee increases for groups of three or more children.
• Flights: Unaccompanied minors are only permitted on nonstop flights operated by United Airlines or United Express.
• No Partner Airlines: The UMNR service is not available on codeshare flights or those operated by partner airlines (e.g., Star Alliance members).
• No Connecting Flights: Unaccompanied minors cannot travel on itineraries with connecting flights.

United Airlines Popular Routes

Top International Routes:

• Newark (EWR) – London (LHR): Frequent business and leisure transatlantic route.
• Chicago (ORD) – Tokyo Haneda (NRT/HND): Important for business ties and tourism in Asia.
• San Francisco (SFO) – Singapore (SIN): Serves tech professionals and long-haul travelers.
• Houston (IAH) – Mexico City (MEX): Connects oil, trade sectors, and visiting families.
• Denver (DEN) – Frankfurt (FRA): Hub-to-hub route for business, tourism, and EU access.

Top US domestic routes:

• New York (EWR) – Los Angeles (LAX): Major route for business, media, and cross-country travel.
• Chicago (ORD) – San Francisco (SFO): Busy for tech, finance, and leisure travel.
• Houston (IAH) – Denver (DEN): Key domestic link for business and hub connections.
• Newark (EWR) – Orlando (MCO): Popular for family vacations and theme park tourism.
• San Francisco (SFO) – Honolulu (HNL): High demand for leisure and tropical escapes.