{"id":167905,"date":"2025-04-29T20:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T20:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=167905"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:14:41","slug":"united-club-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/united-club-access\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Ways to Get United Club Access Before Your Next Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>United Airlines recently overhauled its United Club membership program, introducing two new tiers and changing how many travelers can access United lounges. These updates took effect in March 2025, alongside <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/united-mileageplus\/united-card-portfolio-overhaul\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United's revamp of its credit cards<\/a>. Together, these changes impact both solo flyers and those traveling with companions &#8212; especially when it comes to guest privileges and Star Alliance lounge access.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you're flying for work or leisure, having United Club access can make a big difference in your airport experience. From high-speed Wi-Fi and complimentary snacks to more comfortable seating and quieter spaces, United lounges offer a welcome escape from the terminal crowds.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll break down everything you need to know about accessing United Clubs \u2014 who\u2019s eligible, how to get in (with or without a membership), and what to expect once inside.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Types_of_Membership\">Types of Membership<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Individual_Membership\">Individual Membership<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#All_Access_Membership\">All Access Membership<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#United_ClubAmenities\">United Club\u00a0Amenities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#United_LoungeLocations\">United Lounge\u00a0Locations<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#United_Clublocations\">United Club\u00a0locations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#United_Polaris_Lounge_locations\">United Polaris Lounge locations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Can_You_Access_United_Clubs\">How Can You Access United Clubs?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#United_Club_membershipcost\">United Club membership\u00a0cost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Get_a_complimentary_United_Club_membership_with_select_credit_cards\">Get a complimentary United Club membership with select credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use_a_day_pass_from_a_United_credit_card\">Use a day pass from a United credit card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Travel_in_a_premium_cabin_on_select_routes\">Travel in a premium cabin on select routes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Access_United_Clubs_with_Star_Alliance_elite_status_on_select_itineraries\">Access United Clubs with Star Alliance elite status on select itineraries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Access_United_Clubs_with_Virgin_Australia_elite_status\">Access United Clubs with Virgin Australia elite status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Active_US_military\">Active U.S. military<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Types_of_Membership\">Types of Membership<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In March 2025, United introduced significant updates to its club membership program, including revised access policies and updated pricing. Membership is now divided into two tiers: <strong>Individual Membership<\/strong> and <strong>All Access Membership<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Individual_Membership\">Individual Membership<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An individual membership allows the member access to United Club locations worldwide when flying on United or a partner airline. No guests are permitted with an individual membership, so this option is best for frequent solo travelers.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"All_Access_Membership\">All Access Membership<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For travelers who typically fly with companions, the All Access Membership includes club access for up to two adult guests, or one adult guest and any dependent children under the age of 18. It also includes access to Star Alliance lounges worldwide. This privilege, which was previously extended to all members, is now limited to only All Access members. Therefore, those who frequently travel internationally would likely prefer the flexibility and expanded lounge portfolio accessible with the All Access Membership.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_206365\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/151\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-206365 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/united-membership-options.png\" alt=\"A screen shot shows the United Club membership options available.\" width=\"750\" height=\"151\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/united-membership-options.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/united-membership-options-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"United_ClubAmenities\">United Club\u00a0Amenities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The United Club provides complimentary snacks and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, but the selection varies by location. Some have a full buffet or to-go meals, while others may only have a variety of snacks. Moreover, some clubs have other amenities, such as showers, clothes pressing, private workspaces, and outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n<p>However, something each outpost has in common is comfortable seating and high-speed Wi-Fi. This makes United Clubs a convenient place to rest or get some work done.<\/p>\n<p>The United Club Fly, a grab-and-go concept lounge, opened in Denver in 2022. Another is set to open in Houston's (IAH) Terminal B in early 2025. The United Polaris Lounge is exclusively for business-class travelers and features upscale amenities such as shower suites, full-service dining, and private relaxation areas.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137000\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-137000 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured.png\" alt=\"The entrance to the United Club at San Diego (SAN).\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Club-SAN-entrance-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>The United Club at San Diego (SAN). Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"United_LoungeLocations\">United Lounge\u00a0Locations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United Airlines has a portfolio of lounges which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>United Clubs<\/li>\n<li>Polaris Lounges<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.united.com\/en\/us\/fly\/travel\/airport\/united-club-fly.html\" rel=\"noopener\">United Club Fly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.staralliance.com\/en\/paid-lounge-entry\" rel=\"noopener\">Star Alliance-affiliated lounges<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"United_Clublocations\">United Club\u00a0locations<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-874\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-874 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Airport<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia (ATL)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Between gates 11 and 12 (North Terminal, Concourse T)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Austin-Bergstrom International, Texas (AUS)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Across from gate 22 (West Concourse, Mezzanine Level)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Boston Logan International Airport, Massachusetts (BOS)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Near gate 24 (Terminal B, Level 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois (ORD)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; Gate B6 (Terminal 1, Concourse B)<br \/>\n&bull; Gate B18 (Terminal 1, Concourse B) <br \/>\n&bull; Gate C10(Terminal 1, Concourse C)<br \/>\n&bull; Across from gate F9 (Terminal 2, Concourse F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio (CLE)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Between gates C14 and C16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas (DFW)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Between Gates E6 and E7 (Terminal E)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Denver International Airport, Colorado (DEN)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; Near gate B32 (Concourse B West)<br \/>\n&bull; Near gates B60 (Concourse B East)<br \/>\n&bull; Near gate B59 (Pop-up location)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Florida (FLL)<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Near gate C1 (Terminal 1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam (GUM)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Between gates 10 and 12 (Concourse \u2013 East)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">West Concourse, Airside, Level 7<br \/>\n<br \/>\nTemporarily closed, but to reopen in 2025.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii (HNL)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Above gates G2 and G3 (Diamond Head Concourse, Level 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Texas (IAH)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Between gates E11 and E12 (Terminal E)<br \/>\n&bull; Gate C33 (Terminal C, South Concourse)<br \/>\n&bull; Across from gate A9 (Terminal A, North Concourse)<br \/>\n&bull; Above the United Express ticket counter (Terminal B, South Mezzanine)<br \/>\n&bull; Near gate C1 (Terminal C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Harry Reid International Airport, Nevada (LAS)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Between gates 33 and 35 (Terminal 3, Concourse D)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Los Angeles International Airport, California (LAX<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Gate 71A (Terminal 7)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">London Heathrow Airport, Great Britain (LHR)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Across from gate B46 (Terminal 2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mexico City Airport, Mexico (MEX)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hall H, second level (Terminal 1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul International Airport, Minnesota (MSP)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Between gates E6 and E8 (Concourse E)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Louisiana (MSY)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Near gate C7 (Concourse C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey (EWR)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Near gate C123 (Terminal C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">LaGuardia Airport, New York (LGA)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Near the entrance to gates 40\u201359 (Terminal B, Level 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">John Wayne Airport, California (SNA)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Across from gate 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Orlando International Airport, Florida (MCO)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Near gate 43 (Concourse B)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Portland International Airport, Oregon (PDX)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Across from gate E3 (Concourse E)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Philadelphia International Airport, Pennsylvania (PHL)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Level 2, between concourses C and D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona (PHX)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Near gate E3 (Terminal 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina (RDU)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Across from gates D1 and D3 (Terminal 2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">San Antonio International Airport, Texas (SAT)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Between gates B3 and B5 (Terminal B)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">San Diego International Airport, California (SAN)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Between gates 47 and 48 (Terminal 2 West, Mezzanine Level)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">San Francisco International Airport, California (SFO)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; Between gates G6 and G9<br \/>\n&bull; Near gate F11 (Terminal 3, Concourse F)<br \/>\n&bull; Near gate E4 (Terminal 3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Seattle\u2013Tacoma International Airport (SEA)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Across from gate A10 (Concourse A, Mezzanine Level)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Tokyo Narita (NRT)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Airside, satellite 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C. (DCA)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Across from gate 11 (Terminal B)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. (IAD)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; Gate C7<br \/>\n&bull; Gate C17<br \/>\n&bull; Gate D8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3><span id=\"United_Polaris_Lounge_locations\">United Polaris Lounge locations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are currently six Polaris Lounge locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicago (ORD)<\/li>\n<li>Houston (IAH)<\/li>\n<li>Los Angeles (LAX)<\/li>\n<li>Newark (EWR)<\/li>\n<li>San Francisco (SFO)<\/li>\n<li>Washington, D.C. (IAD)\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_167970\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/391\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167970 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/polaris-locations.png\" alt=\"Polaris Lounge locations in 6 US airports.\" width=\"750\" height=\"391\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/polaris-locations.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/polaris-locations-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"How_Can_You_Access_United_Clubs\">How Can You Access United Clubs?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To enter a United Club, you\u2019ll need a same-day boarding pass for a flight operated by United, a Star Alliance member, or a United partner airline. However, to gain access in the first place, you have several options.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"United_Club_membershipcost\">United Club membership\u00a0cost<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most straightforward option is to purchase a United Club membership. Here are the costs associated with each membership level:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1046\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1046 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">MileagePlus status<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Individual membership\t<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">All Access membership<br \/>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Regular member\t<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$750 or 94,000 miles<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1,400 or 175,000 miles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Premier <sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Silver<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$750 or 94,000 miles<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1,400 or 175,000 miles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Premier Gold<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$750 or 94,000 miles<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1,400 or 175,000 miles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Premier Platinum<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$750 or 94,000 miles<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1,300 or 163,000 miles<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Premier 1K <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$750 or 94,000 miles<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">$1,200 or 150,000 miles<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>As you can see, you can also pay with United miles instead of cash at a value of up to 0.8\u00a2 per mile, which isn't great.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't want a full membership, you can also purchase a day pass (either at the airport or on the app) for $59. Each traveler will need their own pass (except kids under the age of 2). You still need a same-day boarding pass for United or partner travel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_198612\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/570\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-198612 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/united-club-couple.png\" alt=\"A photo shows a couple walking through a United Club lounge\" width=\"600\" height=\"570\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/united-club-couple.png 600w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/united-club-couple-300x285.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Get_a_complimentary_United_Club_membership_with_select_credit_cards\">Get a complimentary United Club membership with select credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One big reason to get a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United credit card<\/a> from Chase is that you can acquire United lounge access for less than it costs to purchase an individual membership.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048196\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/450a0407-44c5-45f1-a335-068eefc6cb45.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United Club\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United Club\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedClubInfinite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005115&type=3&u1=6b7dc914902f0de4b5ee584487fb0016&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after qualifying activities <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after qualifying activities <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$695<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The United Club is the top-tier United co-brand card, and offers some great perks like United Club\u2120 membership, priority check-in, security screening (where available), boarding and baggage handling privileges. If your not an elite, holding this card means you'll be treated like one of United's most loyal and valuable customers. If you already hold MileagePlus Premier status, the card also grants access to Complementary Premier Upgrades on United flights.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 3,000 PQP<\/li><li>NEW! 11x total miles on eligible United flights and 5x miles on all other eligible United&#xAE; purchases<\/li><li>2x miles on dining and all other travel<\/li><li>1x mile on all other purchases<\/li><li>United Club&#x2120; card membership - at least a $750 value<\/li><li>Free first and second checked bags - a savings of up to $360 per roundtrip (terms apply) - and Premier Access&#xAE; travel services.<\/li><li>Earn up to 20,000-miles in award flight discounts annually<\/li><li>NEW! Save at least 10% when booking flights with miles. Premier members earn even more.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5 miles per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining<\/li>\r\n<li> Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*11X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/UnitedInfinite\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-2415d7705b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>Unlike the paid-for individual membership, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-club-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United Club card<\/a> allows you to enter the lounge with up to one guest and any dependent children under the age of 18. It does not, however, include access to Star Alliance lounges. Cardholders can earn the All Access benefits (an extra adult guest and Star Alliance lounge access) by meeting a minimum spend of $50,000 on the card in a calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>The United Club Card also includes several other benefits, such as free checked bags, TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or NEXUS statement credits, and the ability to earn Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) toward elite status through card spending.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Business Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/CardArt-UnitedMileagePlusClubBusinessCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United Club\u2120 Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles plus 2,000 PQP  after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">United Club\u2120 Business Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles plus 2,000 PQP  after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$695<\/b><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/UnitedClubBiz\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-2415d7705b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedMileagePlusClubBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Club\u2120 Business Card<\/a> also grants cardholders an annual United Club membership and various other travel benefits for just a $695 annual fee.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Use_a_day_pass_from_a_United_credit_card\">Use a day pass from a United credit card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Two credit cards give you complimentary one-time passes to use at the United Club each year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-explorer-card\/\">United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/a> ($0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150)<\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-business-card\/\">United\u2120 Business Card<\/a> ($150 annual fee)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-2 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/ff6d0beb-04a7-4cc5-9bf4-50bc3f5e5883.png\" alt=\"United\u2120 Explorer Card\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles after qualifying activities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United\u2120 Explorer Card' data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedExplorerCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005119&type=3&u1=ba0197a9c4521dc97de107b56401d0b5&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>*<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on dining and hotel stays when booked with the hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*9X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/2f4559e9-ec54-463f-a2a2-40c399feb8de.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United\u2120 Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United\u2120 Business Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 2,000 PQP after qualifying activities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United\u2120 Business Card' data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedBusinessCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005111&type=3&u1=81d39d907f0f27033944388a83e8740c&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2x on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li> \r\n<li>2x on local transit and commuting \u2014 including train tickets, taxicabs, mass transit, tolls and ride share services<\/li>\r\n<li>2x at gas stations, restaurants and office supply stores<\/li>\r\n<li>1x on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*8x total miles on eligible United flights<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Both cards give you two passes per year. Each guest must have their own pass (except those under 2 years old) and be flying on United or a partner airline that day. As of March 2025, the cardmember or an authorized user must be present to redeem a day pass.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that the lounges will, at times, deny entry to one-time pass holders when the lounge is busy or operating near capacity. In my experience, using a one-time pass is hit or miss; I\u2019ve been turned away just as often as I\u2019ve gotten in, so access is far from guaranteed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_168331\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/298\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-168331 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/United-Club-features.png\" alt=\"3 photos show some amenities available at United Clubs including food and beverage, wifi and digital magazines\" width=\"750\" height=\"298\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/United-Club-features.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/United-Club-features-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>United Club amenities. Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Travel_in_a_premium_cabin_on_select_routes\">Travel in a premium cabin on select routes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you're traveling in business- or first class on a United or partner route, you have access to a United Club or the elevated Polaris Lounge. Here are the club access rules for each type of ticket:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-876\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-876 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Type of Ticket<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Rules for Access<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">United Polaris business class<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; Departure, connecting, and arrival airports with a same-day ticket.  <br \/>\n&bull; Polaris Lounge if available or United Club<br \/>\n&bull; No guests allowed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">United business class<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; Departure and arrival airports, with a same-day international or intercontinental ticket<br \/>\n&bull; Connecting airports with same day tickets for an international flight<br \/>\n&bull; No guests allowed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">United first class<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; Departure, connecting, and arrival with a same-day ticket to or from Canada<br \/>\n&bull; No guests allowed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">United Premium Plus<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; You can buy a discounted (amount undisclosed) one-time United Club pass <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">First class on a Star Alliance member<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; Departure airport (United Club or Polaris) only a same-day boarding pass for an international flight.<br \/>\n&bull; One guest allowed at United Club locations<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Business class on Star Alliance partners<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">&bull; Departure (United Club or Polaris) airport only; requires a same-day boarding pass for an international flight.<br \/>\n&bull; No guests allowed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3><span id=\"Access_United_Clubs_with_Star_Alliance_elite_status_on_select_itineraries\">Access United Clubs with Star Alliance elite status on select itineraries<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have Star Alliance Gold status, you can access United Clubs if you have a same-day departure boarding pass on a Star Alliance-operated flight and a valid Star Alliance Gold card. You may bring one guest traveling on the same flight. Note that if you have Star Alliance Gold obtained through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/premier-gold-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United Gold status<\/a>, <strong>you can only visit U.S. lounges with an <em>international<\/em> same-day boarding pass<\/strong>, not when departing for a domestic flight.<\/p>\n<p>North America and worldwide members of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Club also have access to United Clubs at departure airports. They must have a valid Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership card and a same-day boarding pass for a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline. Worldwide members can bring one guest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/airline-alliances-and-partnerships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Beginner's Guide to Airline Alliances & Partnerships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_183685\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183685 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AC-Maple-Leaf-Featured-2.png\" alt=\"Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Bar\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AC-Maple-Leaf-Featured-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AC-Maple-Leaf-Featured-2-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AC-Maple-Leaf-Featured-2-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AC-Maple-Leaf-Featured-2-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge. Credit: Air Canada<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Access_United_Clubs_with_Virgin_Australia_elite_status\">Access United Clubs with Virgin Australia elite status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyers who are Gold, Platinum, or VIP elites can also access United Club locations with a same-day boarding pass on international United- or Virgin Australia-operated flights. Members are allowed one guest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/airlines\/virgin-australia-partner-switch\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Virgin Australia Partner Switch: Delta Out, United In<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Active_US_military\">Active U.S. military<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lounge access is a nice perk offered by United to active military members. They can enjoy complimentary access to any United Club if they have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid military ID<\/li>\n<li>A boarding pass departing on a United or United Express flight within the next 24 hours<\/li>\n<li>One of the following: Dressed in uniform, leave orders, or rest and recuperation papers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Active military visiting a club can also bring family members who are either traveling on the same flight or who have gate passes.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Travel can be exhausting, especially during long layovers. Relaxing in a lounge can make your journey more comfortable, giving you a chance to rest and recharge away from the crowded terminals. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways for both frequent and occasional United travelers to access United Clubs around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequent and casual flyers alike can enjoy the perks of having access to a United Lounge, including a comfortable seat out of the hustle and bustle of the busy airport. Business travelers as well as families benefit from the free snacks and drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi, and more available in these convenient lounges.\u00a0But who can visit a United Club and how do you get access? 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