On the ground and in the air, United Cargo provides exceptional care and handling for flowers. We have flights available seven days a week to fit your schedule. Refrigeration facilities are available in over 70 locations, and all of our cargo compartments are temperature controlled to assure freshness throughout the journey. Selected routes also offer refrigerated shuttle trucks.

Please read the product description below as well as United's requirements for shipping flowers to make sure this service is right for you.

Registered users can make reservations online. If you are not yet a registered user, register today or contact United Cargo for further assistance.

Description

• Airport-to-airport air freight service
• Booked on selected flights
• Interlining available worldwide
• Highest priority/special handling

Acceptance Time
 International Shipments

• US locations: Generally 3-4 hours prior to scheduled flight departure
• International locations: Local drop times apply

• Generally 2 hours prior to scheduled departure

Recovery time after flight arrival at destination
 International Shipments

• US locations: Documents and freight available 3-4 hours after flight arrival
• International locations: Local recovery times apply

• Generally 2 hours after flight arrival

See Station Information for specific drop-off and recovery locations and times.

Requirements for Shipping Flowers

To ensure that the shipping process goes as smoothly as possible, please adhere to the following requirements:

• Advance arrangements are required.
• Air freight shipments must meet specific TSA security requirements before being transported on passenger or cargo aircraft. Contact United Cargo for further details.
• Booking must include number of pieces, weight and dimensions of each box.
• Shipment must comply with all local, state, federal and international regulations.
• Cargo may be inspected to ensure that it complies with United Airlines packaging requirements.
• Weather conditions may affect the transportation of perishable goods. Shippers may be required to sign a perishable disclaimer.
• Air waybill must provide a 24-hour phone contact for shipper and consignee.

Packaging Requirements

• Shipments must have appropriate labels on boxes.
• Shipments must show total cubic measurement on exterior of all boxes.
• Boxes should indicate temperature constraints if applicable.
• Each piece must be legibly and durably labeled with the names and addresses of the shipper and the consignee.
• Shipments must be prepared or packaged to ensure safe transportation with ordinary care in handling.