United Airlines Kayak Fees and Policies

United Airlines Kayaks Policy 2024
Airline Name United Airlines
Sport Kayaks
Accepts Kayaks? No
Counts Toward Baggage Allowance? No
Cost Not Accepted
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United Airlines does not accept Kayaks or Canoes as checked luggage in 2023. The below information is for reference purposes only.

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Former Kayak policy on United Airlines (prior to 2014):

United will accept a kayak or canoe as checked luggage for a service charge of $100 (each way) for travel between the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and $200 (each way) for international travel. The maximum weight allowance is 99.9 pounds (45.4 kg). Maximum length allowance is 156 inches (396 cm).

United is not liable for damage to kayaks/canoes.

Excess Valuation may not be purchased for kayaks/canoes.

Note: On United flights, kayaks and canoes more than 156 inches (396 cm) in length will not be accepted as checked baggage. Kayaks and canoes are not accepted as checked baggage on United Express flights.

Kayaks/canoes that are more than 72 inches (183 cm) in length cannot be accommodated on 737 series aircrafts. Kayaks/canoes that are 108 inches (274.4 cm) in length or more cannot be accommodated on Airbus A320 or Airbus A319 aircraft.

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