Travelers flying to or from the Federated States of Micronesia will need a credit or debit card for payments to United Airlines at its airports. The airline will switch to cashless payments for airport and cargo operations in the FSM beginning Jan. 15, 2027, according to an advisory from its station management.
The change covers United’s operations in Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap. Customers will need a credit or debit card to pay for tickets, cargo shipments, baggage fees, seat options and plastic bags. Cash and checks will no longer be accepted.
The move comes as United expands its digital services, including its mobile app, online booking platform, self-service tools and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi. Those services allow passengers to manage flights, track gate changes, receive baggage updates and access the internet aboard equipped aircraft.
David Kinzelman, United’s chief customer officer and senior vice president for airport operations, recently visited Guam, where he led a news conference on Starlink satellite internet aboard the airline’s Guam-based aircraft. He discussed the introduction of Starlink on regional flights and said usage had reached 80% of passengers in some domestic and international markets. See Airline emphasizes commitment to Guam and the region.
United’s other digital services include online and mobile app check-in, electronic boarding passes and self-service airport kiosks for checking in and printing boarding passes and bag tags.
At participating airports, customers can also prepay baggage fees online and use the airline’s bag drop shortcut service. Customers with questions about the payment change should contact their local United airport office, according to the advisory. mbj
