What is 1K on United?

What is 1K on United? United Premier 1K status is the highest publicly published elite status available to members of United Airlines MileagePlus frequent flyer program, and it comes with a plethora of perks for those who fly United often.

Does 1K get you into United Lounge?

United's annual lounge membership can be paid in dollars or miles, and pricing is based on your MileagePlus elite status. Platinum members receive a $50 discount off the annual membership fee, and 1K members get a $100 discount. Membership gets you unlimited access to the lounges.

Do 1K get free drinks on United?

If you're a member with Premier 1K status, you'll receive one free alcoholic beverage and one free Choice Menu food item when traveling in United Economy on any United- or United Express®-operated flight system-wide, subject to availability on your flight.

What does United 1K get you?

No matter your fare class, with 1K you'll be able to check up to three 70-pound bags free of charge. United Club annual membership discount. Premier 1Ks get a $100 discount on United Club membership. Confirmed flight changes.

How does United decide who gets upgraded?

On flights that have premium economy seats, flyers who have booked a Premium Plus seat have first priority for upgrades over everyone else. Only once those upgrade requests have cleared will United begin to process upgrades from those in economy.

Can anyone use the United lounge?

Admittance. A valid United Club membership card or one-time pass, a same-day boarding pass and a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, passport or military ID), or other credentials are required for admittance to United Club locations.

Is United 1K worth it over platinum?

Premier 1K members enjoy all the benefits of Premier Platinum in addition to preboarding privileges, a complimentary Clear membership, a snack and drink in economy and 280 PlusPoints. You can use the 280 PlusPoints in many ways, choosing any combination that best suits you.

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Does Premier Silver get lounge access?

However, it is not as robust as Star Alliance Gold, and it lacks popular perks like access to member lounges when flying internationally. Its only real benefits are priority waitlisting for reservations and airport standby.