What does United Premier Access give you?

What does United Premier Access give you? Customers who do not receive complimentary Premier Access may have the option to purchase Premier Access for a particular flight. A Premier Access purchase includes priority check-in, security lane access (where available) and boarding, but it does not include priority baggage handling.

Is United priority boarding the same as Premier Access?

You can add Priority Boarding to your trip to get an earlier boarding group. If you add Premier Access to your trip you get Priority Boarding automatically and you get access to faster check-in and security lines.

How do I get a better boarding group on United?

The easiest way to unlock priority boarding, including if you're in basic economy, is with an eligible co-branded United credit card. For example, with the United? Explorer Card, you and any companions on the same reservation will be invited to board in Group 2.

Does United Airlines have a lounge?

We have an extensive network of lounges around the world for you to visit. This includes more than 45 United Club locations, five United Polaris^® lounges and partner lounges.

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.

Who gets Premier Access at United?

Who gets Premier Access. If you become a Premier member after buying your ticket, you still get free Premier Access for you and anyone traveling with you.

Is United Premier Access worth it?

When you are assessing the value of United Premier Access, it really depends on which perks you'll utilize and how much you have to spend in order to get it. Similarly, you won't find a lot of value in Premier Access if you already have expedited security privileges such as TSA Precheck, Clear or Global Entry.

Does the United card get you into the lounge?

Some United credit cards provide a United Club membership to cardmembers. This membership can provide access to United Club lounges. If you have either a United Club Business Card or United Club Infinite Card, you can receive a United Club membership and use it to access United Club lounges.

Does United Premier Access get you into United Club?

United Polaris lounge You can visit a Polaris lounge only if you are: Flying United Polaris business class on a long-haul international flight. Flying international business or first class on a Star Alliance partner airline.

What boarding group is Premier Access?

Group 2: MileagePlus and Star Alliance Silver members, paid Premier Access of Priority Boarding customers, select United co-branded cardholders (Explorer, Club, and Presidential Plus) Groups 3-5: Economy plus, economy, and Basic Economy passengers (board last)

What happens if you board before your group?

You're more likely to be caught if you try to board with the first group or two. Unless the gate agent is a real jerk, or you are, the worst that can happen is that you'll be told to wait for your own group.

Does priority get you through security faster?

With Sky Priority, you'll enjoy faster check-in and accelerated security, early boarding, and expedited baggage service. Don't let airport check-in slow you down. Enjoy dedicated check-in areas at the airport to help you move through quickly and get to your gate even faster.

How can I get through airport security faster?

Enroll in TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or Clear to make your way through faster. With TSA PreCheck, you keep on your shoes, belt, and light jackets while going through security. Around 200 airlines participate in the program, as well as 85 airports, so if you travel often, it's worth the $70 to $80 annual fee.

How do I get priority check in at the airport?

How to get (and pay for) TSA PreCheck. To get PreCheck, you'll start by submitting an online application before moving on to an in-person appointment at a Transportation Security Administration Enrollment Center. If approved, you'll get a Known Traveler Number, which you'll then enter whenever you book a flight.

What does priority access mean flying?

Skip the queues and fast track through the airport with Priority Access. Use our dedicated check-in counters then be the first to find your seat with priority boarding. You'll even save time when we land too – your bags will be among the first on the baggage belt so you can simply grab and go.

How do you skip lines at the airport?

How to get into United Lounge for free?

Do you get Premier Access with premium economy?

Those flying in economy or Economy Plus do not get Premier Access benefits unless they have United elite status, Star Alliance Gold status, an eligible United credit card or have purchased the Premier Access add-on. Passengers flying in business class, first class or United Polaris also receive Premier Access.

Does United Premier Access expire?

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.