What are the benefits of United Premier Access?


What are the benefits of United Premier Access?

  • Priority Boarding. Be one of the first to board and get overhead space.
  • Exclusive security lanes (if available) Get through security quicker and with less stress.
  • Priority check-in. Avoid long check-in lines at the airport.
  • Priority bag handling. Be one of the first to receive your bag after the flight.


Are drinks free in United Premium Plus?

United Premium Plus You'll also get free drinks (including alcohol), hot meals, snacks and desserts.


Can you sleep on United Premium Plus?

And when you're ready to get some rest, you can easily adjust your seat to your preferred reclining position or into a fully flat bed with more than 6 feet of sleeping space.


Does United Premier Status get you lounge access?

When traveling on a Star Alliance member-operated flight, eligible Star Alliance Gold members (MileagePlus Premier 1K, Premier Platinum and Premier Gold) may visit designated Star Alliance member lounges.


Which airports have United Premier Access?

What does exclusive security lanes (if available) mean?
  • Albuquerque (ABQ)
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS)
  • Anchorage (ANC)
  • Austin (AUS)
  • Baltimore-Washington International (BWI)
  • Boston Logan (BOS)
  • Brussels, Belgium (BRU)
  • Chicago O'Hare (ORD)


How to upgrade to first class on United for free?

You're automatically eligible for a Complimentary Premier Upgrade as long as you are a Premier member (the higher your status, the earlier you become eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades and are flying on an eligible ticket on any eligible United-operated flight.


How to get free upgrade on United?

You're automatically eligible for a Complimentary Premier Upgrade as long as you are a Premier member (the higher your status, the earlier you become eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades and are flying on an eligible ticket on any eligible United-operated flight.


Does United Premium Plus get lounge access?

United Premium PlusSM customers are eligible for discounted United Club access through a trip pass purchased at booking or before travel, or a discounted one-time pass purchased on the day of travel at the United Club location.


How does United Premier work?

Premier status. MileagePlus® Premier® status gives you an elevated travel experience at every step of your journey. Premier members enjoy benefits like complimentary access to Economy Plus® and preferred seating, waived fees, upgrades, priority travel services and more.


How to get economy plus seats on United for free?

At check-in. All Premier members are eligible for complimentary Economy Plus seating. Premier Gold, Platinum and 1K members have complimentary access to Economy Plus seating at booking, and Premier Silver members have complimentary access at check-in, when available.


What are the benefits of United Premier Platinum status?

United Platinum status is valuable Along with perks such as free checked bags, better seating and complimentary elite status with other partners, Platinum members receive 40 PlusPoints, which can be used for incredibly valuable international business class upgrades.


Is United Premium Plus the same as first class?

United's Premium Plus seat is very similar to a domestic first class seat, with more room, but no flat-bed option. There are also upgraded meals over the economy class cabin. United's Polaris seat is a fully-flat seat with direct aisle access, complete with lounge access and a top-level meal service.


Does United Premier status reset every year?

The expiration date for elite status is Jan. 31 each year. To ensure that you maintain your status from year to year, you will need to complete the PQF and PQP requirements for your status level.


Do you get free food with United Premium Plus?

Premium Plus is United's premium economy fare and comes with the perks mentioned above, including Premier Access, upgraded food, free alcoholic drinks, discounted United Club lounge access, extra baggage allowance, roomier seats in a separate cabin and enhanced entertainment options.


What does Premier Access get you on United?

A Premier Access purchase includes priority check-in, security lane access (where available) and boarding, but it does not include priority baggage handling. Complimentary Economy Plus and preferred seating access is determined by the highest Premier status of the travelers on the reservation.


Are premium economy seats worth it?

For travelers with extra cash or miles to spare, premium economy is obviously a much nicer experience that can be worth the money. On overnight flights or longer journeys, the extra space and recline could be the difference between getting some rest or arriving sore, cramped and tired.