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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
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About
United Express is the regional brand of United Airlines. The brand flies across North America, serving destinations in the US, Canada and Mexico but with the majority of its flights flying within the US.
The brand was founded in 1985 and launched by United as a way for the airline to cover more ground regionally, while the parent company focussed on its mainline flights. Although United Express is a brand, it's not actually an airline itself. The United Express brand is made up of seven independent airlines that fly on behalf of the brand and adhere to the operational standards set out by United and United Express. Due to the brand not operating with a single airline, the airline has seven different hubs, one for each airline that flies on its behalf. These are at Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO) and Washington (IAD).
United Express covers all major destinations in the US, as well as many smaller ones, which makes it one of the top choices for flying around the US and other parts of North America.
Operators
These are the airlines that operate flights on behalf of United Express, using the United Express brand.
| CITY | AIRPORT HUBS |
|---|---|
| Air Wisconsin | Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Denver International (DEN), Washington-Dulles (IAD) |
| CommutAir | Newark Liberty (EWR), Washington-Dulles (IAD) |
| ExpressJet | Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Denver International (DEN), Houston (IAH), Newark Liberty (EWR) |
| GoJet Airlines | Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Newark Liberty (EWR) |
| Mesa Airlines | Houston (IAH), Washington-Dulles (IAD) |
| Republic Airways | Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Denver International (DEN), Houston (IAH), Newark Liberty (EWR), Washington-Dulles (IAD) |
| SkyWest Airlines | Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Denver International (DEN), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco International (SFO), Washington-Dulles (IAD) |
Destinations
United Express flies to over 550 destinations across the US, Canada and Mexico, including to Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chihuahua, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Edmonton, El Paso, Fargo, Houston, Lincoln, Milwaukee, Montreal, New York City, Oklahoma, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Quebec, Richmond, San Antonio, Syracuse, Tulsa, Washington D.C and many more.
Baggage
Carry-On Baggage
Passengers are given free carry-on baggage allowance that includes one carry-on bag and one personal item.
The carry-on bag must fit within the dimensions of 22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm (9" x 14" x 22"). The personal item must fit within the dimensions of 22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm (9" x 10" x 17").
Checked Baggage
Passengers in Economy Class must purchase checked baggage on all flights operated by United Express. Checked baggage is available to purchase at a cost.
Check-In
Online Check-In
Passengers can check-in for their flights through the United Express online check-in page. Check-in can be completed by entering the e-ticket number and last name attached to the booking. Online check-in is open from 24 hours before flight departure time.
Airport Check-In
Passengers can also check-in at the airport. This can either be done through the airport check-in counters at the airport of departure or through the self-service kiosks.
For domestic flights, passengers must check-in at least 30 minutes before flight departure time if they don't have baggage to check and at least 45 minutes before flight departure time if they do have baggage to check.
For international flights, passengers must check-in at least 60 minutes before flight departure time if they don't have baggage to check and at least 90 minutes before flight departure time if they do have baggage to check.
Frequent Flyer Program
Because United Express is part of United Airlines, you can collect MileagePlus points when you buy your Unite Express flights. When you make a reservation with us, you can easily link your airline loyalty scheme to your flight purchase– if you want any further information on how to do so, check out our Airline Alliance page. If you want to find out which frequent flyer programs are the best to join, have a look at our Frequent Flyer Blog.
Airline Alliance
United Express (and therefore the operators mentioned above) are part of the world-renowned Star Alliance. If you're a MileagePlus customer, you can collect miles on any Star Alliance partner flights.
Fleet
United Express use planes manufactured by Embraer and Bombardier, with models from the Bombardier CRJ series and Embraer ERJ and E-jet family.
Hub
United Express doesn't have a single hub airport. The seven airlines that operate on behalf of United Express have several hubs that use for the flights that fly for the airline. These include:
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Denver International Airport (DEN)
- Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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