When you travel, there’s only so much you’re free to control.

And a full flight with limited overhead bin space is one of those uncontrollable things.

Meaning you’ll have to say goodbye to that speedy exit at your destination.

Purple carry on luggage stands by boarding gate window with airplane blurred on the background outdoors

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This often is the case when you’re traveling to a smaller, regional airport.

“Bags that are gate checked by one of ourUnited Express partnerswill be picked up at the jet bridge.