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R6 Minimum Charge Per Shipment
(Not applicable to SPD - Small Package Shipments)
- United's minimum charge will be shown in connection with United's Local Rates.
In the absence of UA rates published from point of origin to point of destination, the minimum charge will be:
USD $45.00/CAD $50.00 per shipment.(Applicable to/from Canada only.)
- The minimum charge per shipment moving jointly via UA and other carrier(s) will be:
- Between points within the U.S.A: the sum of USD $45.00 for UA's portion of transportation, plus the applicable charge for each carrier participating in the routing.
- Between a point in the U.S.A. and a point in Canada (transborder): The sum of USD $22.00 (CAD $30.00) for each carrier participating in the routing.
EXCEPTION: Where a joint minimum charge is published in conjunction with an applicable joint rate in the Official United Cargo Local Cargo Rates Tariff, that joint minimum charge takes precedence over any combination of local minimum charges.
R8 Charges for Shipments With Special Tie-Down Requirements
- The provisions of this rule apply only to a shipment which:
- Because of its size (greatest length, width and height) requires transportation in the container compartment of Boeing-747, 767-300, or 777 aircraft, and
- Because of special tie-down equipment required by the Federal Aviation Administration, prevents other freight from being loaded on the same pallet.
- The shipment will be accepted for transportation only on aircraft pallets provided by United and on aircraft types specified below:
Pallet sizes:
88 x 125 inches (LD-7)
(B747/B767-300/B777 aircraft only)
60 x 125 inches(LD-11 Pallet)
(B747/B767-300/B777 aircraft only)
- United will load and unload pallets at a charge of $40.00 per shipment.
- The dimensions of any piece (greatest length, width and height) may not exceed the sizes of the pallet provided.
- Transportation charges will be assessed at the applicable bulk general commodity rate for the higher of:
- The actual weight of the shipment, or
- 3600 pounds for each 88 x 125 or
- 2500 pounds for each 60 x 125 inch (LD-11) pallet.
R10 Air Mail Facility (AMF) Service
- Applicable only for prepaid shipments of magazines, newspapers and/or periodicals entering the U.S. Postal Service at destination airport. The U.S. Postal Service Air Mail facility must be shown as the Consignee.
- All copies of the air waybill and each piece in the shipment must be plainly marked by the shipper: "Deliver direct to A.M.F."
- Transportation charges include delivery to the U.S. Postal Service Air Mail Facility by United Airlines personnel, provided such facility is located on-airport and is easily accessible.
- If the Air Mail Facility is located off-airport and/or is not easily accessible, normal delivery service will apply.
If you have any questions about United's rules and regulations, please contact United Cargo for further assistance.
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