If you prefer to check in at the airport counter, you will not have to pay any special fee.

Check-in at the airport

United allows you to check in at the airport without a fee.

Check-in counters open 4 hours before departure as standard and close 60 minutes before departure.

Departure gates typically close 15 minutes prior to departure time.

Online check-in

You can check in online 24 hours before departure as standard.

You can check in online at united.com or via the United mobile app.

If you can't check in online, you can check in at the airport without any problems.

Seat selection (seating)

With a Basic fare ticket, you'll pay a fee to select a specific seat. This varies according to the length of the route and ranges between 15 usd and 50 usd.

If you do not want to pay for a specific seat, you will be allocated a random seat for free.

On the more expensive Economy, Economy Plus or Business fares you can choose a specific seat for free.