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Continental, a United subsidiary, launched the States’ first bio-fuelled flight in Nov, 2011. Very green, indeed.
Bio-fuelled
Merged with Continental Airlines, United will offer flights to more destinations around the globe than any other North American carrier.
Routes galore
United offers top-tier flyers wonderful benefits, including upgrades for both passengers and their companions.
Loyalty
If you book at united.com directly then see a lower fare on a different site, United will refund the difference and include a 20 per cent voucher toward your next flight.
Low-fare guarantee
United claims to be the oldest commercial airline in the United States.
History
United advises passengers to check in at least 90 minutes before departure for domestic flights and two hours before departure for international flights. Online check-in is available from 24 hours before travel until one hour before on domestic flights and two hours before for international flights. Self-service kiosks are also available at the airport.
Hand luggage: One carry-on item and one personal item, such as a laptop, are allowed per passenger. The carry-on item must be no bigger than 36cm x 56cm x 23cm.
Checked: For flights within the US and Canada, there is a $25 charge for the first bag and $35 for the second. Bags must weigh less than 23kg.
For international flights to Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe, the first bag is free, as long as it weighs less than 23kg.There is a $50 for the second bag at the airport.
For all other international flights, two bags under 23kg are permitted free of charge.
Excess: There is an excess fee for overweight and oversized bags. No bag, however, will be carried if it has linear dimensions greater than 292cm, or weighs more than 45kg. See United’s website for specific details and fees.
Seat pitch: 79cm
Seats can be selected during online check-in.
Infants can fly free on the lap of an adult between Canada and the US, on US flights and between the US and Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. To book a ticket for an infant, purchase your flight as normal on United’s website and then call United reservations (number listed above) to add the child to your booking. On international flights, there may be infant discounts. These are based on the destination. Contact reservations for details. There are no child fares available.
Check with United before booking, as the airline offers senior discounts in some markets.
Dogs or cats can travel in the cabin as checked luggage or unaccompanied as cargo. For other pets, contact United reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1. There is a cost of at least $125 each way.
Standard baggage allowances apply. A separate seat may be purchased to carry a large or fragile instrument instead of checking it. It's a good idea to make arrangements for large instruments prior to the date of departure. Checked items that exceed the standard allowance are subject to additional fees.
Soft drinks are free and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on every flight. A la carte snacks are available for purchase on every flight over two hours and other snack boxes and meals are available for purchase on flights more than three hours. There are movies to watch on United’s flights. Check online to see which movies will be available at the time of your flight.
The frequent flyer program is Mileage Plus, which allows passengers to earn miles when flying with United or any of its partners.
United Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance.
United Airlines, combined with United Express, offers more than 3,000 flights per day to more than 200 US and international destinations. The airline has hubs at Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, DC airports. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which offers connections for customers to nearly 1,000 destinations in 159 countries. In Canada, it flies from Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver airports. In May 2010, United and Continental Airlines announced plans to merge.
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