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United Airlines Customer Service Phone Number: Live Human Help

Thomas Maxon, CEO & Co-founder of Claimyr | last updated: 11/04/2023

Have you been dialing the United Airlines customer service phone line 800-864-8331 to reach a human? This guide covers how to call and reach a live human at United Airlines. Also, we provide you with a guaranteed way to speak with an agent within a few hours.

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How to call the United Airlines phone number and speak with a human using a shortcut

Use the widget below to find out the best times, how to call, and a guaranteed method to reach a live United Airlines customer service agent. If it's too hard to call the United Airlines phone number below, you can place a United Airlines call here to guarantee you reach a human.

For those also looking to contact another major carrier with ease, our American Airlines Phone Number page offers similar tips and shortcuts to connect with a live representative.

How can I speak to a live person at United Airlines?

There are two methods to reach a live person:

  • 1.) by calling manually over and over again, get on a long hold, and then hope the call doesn't drop -- and I'll show you how to do that,
  • 2.) use a calling tool that dials for you, stays on hold, and forwards a call to your phone number when an agent is on the line. (RECOMMENDED)

If you're also looking to contact another major airline, our guide on the Delta Airlines Phone Number can help you connect with a live representative with ease.

Option 1 (SLOW) call manually - time to a human rep = 2+ hours.

Below is the best way to manually dial through their menu faster:

  • Step 1: Dial (800) 864-8331
  • Step 2: Wait for 8 seconds
  • Step 3: Press #
  • Step 4: Wait for 11 seconds
  • Step 5: Press #
  • Step 6: Wait for 5 seconds
  • Step 7: Press 1
  • Step 8: Wait for 4 seconds
  • Step 9: Press #
  • Step 10: Wait for 4 seconds
  • Step 11: Press 1
  • Step 12: Wait for 24 seconds
  • Step 13: Press 2
  • Step 14: Wait for 12 seconds

For a comprehensive guide on navigating the automated system and other useful tips, visit our dedicated page on the Southwest Airlines Phone Number.

Option 2 (FAST): use a call app - time to a human rep = 5-40 min.

By far the fastest option is to use software. Robots are simply better at this task than humans ever can be.

  • Step 1: head to Claimyr
  • Step 2: select/search for "United Airlines"
  • Step 3: pay for Claimyr to call for you (yes it's a paid version, but it honestly works very well. You can research Claimyr before buying to be sure)
  • Step 4: kick back, relax, and wait for your phone to ring with a United Airlines agent on the line!

If you're looking to contact a different airline, such as Alaska Airlines, Claimyr also offers a direct connection service for them; simply follow this link to find the Alaska Airlines Phone Number and get in touch with their customer support quickly.

United Airlines hours of operation

United Airlines is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PST).

While United Airlines offers services during their specified hours, if you're looking for alternatives, you might consider checking the JetBlue Airlines Phone Number for their hours of operation.

What is the best time to call United Airlines?

Do not call during these times (unless you are using Claimyr, which then you can order a callback 24/7 Monday - Sunday):

  • 👎 Monday mornings
  • 👎 After 5 pm on any day
  • 👎 Friday afternoons (as you'll likely not solve your issue until the following week)

But again, if you are using Claimyr's automated callback tool, then you will be able to place a call literally anytime during the day and get a callback soon after.

The best time to call United Airlines is Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. ⚠️WARNING⚠️: please beware that you often need to dedicate an entire day to dialing over and over just to get on hold. Also, United Airlines is notorious for dropping calls even when you finally do get on hold! So if you decide to start calling mid-week, due to excessive call volume, you may not be able to reach an agent until the following week or longer.

If you don't consider calling United Airlines a full-time profession, consider using a calling tool such as Claimyr to guarantee a callback with an agent on the line with zero hold time.