Allegiant Air vs United Airlines

Side-by-side comparison of Allegiant Air and United Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

Allegiant AirUnited Airlines
Country United StatesUnited States
Founded 19971926
Type Low-cost carrierFull-service airline
Alliance -Star Alliance
Main hubs Los Angeles International Airport, Bellingham International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International AirportNarita International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, O'Hare International Airport
Aircraft types 27
Cabin bag size -56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Checked bag (Economy) not included1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb)
First checked bag fee -from 45 USD
Extra bag fee -from 55 USD
Online check-in opens 24 h24 h
Online check-in closes -45 min
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone +1 702 851 73 00-

Key differences

  • Allegiant Air is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while United Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
  • United Airlines is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.

Other comparisons

Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.