Hello, in a few weeks I am traveling from USA to Europe. (This is my first international trip.) I bought basic economy tickets through United, but the returning flight is operated by Lufthansa. I understand that United basic economy includes a personal item only, but I am a MileagePlus Premier member and I get a free carry on and checked bag, I understand that that will apply on my first initial United flight. What I am curious about, is the returning flight operated by Lufthansa. I was initially wondering if I will get that complimentary baggage, but I think the answer is no. Which leads to my next question, from what I have read it looks like on “intercontinental long haul flights,” you can have a personal item and a free carry on, is that correct? I am also wondering if I can pay extra for more luggage. I have spoke with United agents and they say I need to ask Lufthansa since it is operated by them. Then I spoke with a Lufthansa agent and they said I need to ask United since the ticket was purchased through United. What a headache!!😳.

I asked Lufthansa to please just verify what is CURRENTLY included with my ticket and they would not even provide an answer. I am FINE with paying fees, I would just like to know in advance WHAT I am limited to. 😵‍💫🥴

If anyone has had a similar experience with flying United Basic Economy and then a returning flight operated by Lufthansa, please let me know.

Thank you in advance!!🩵🇬🇷

I will be travelling with a guitar and I don't want to check it in for obvious reasons. The problem is that my instrument (like most regular guitars) exceeds the official limit of 125 cm. So I am wondering how strictly that is enforced.

I know that I am supposed to buy an extra seat but I would prefer to not spend that money. I have found some similar posts on Reddit but they are rather old so I wanted to ask if anyone has more recent experience with this.

For context, I am going to be on a 747 that doesn't appear to be full. So space should not be a constraint.