Can anyone use the United Club lounge?

Loyalty membership Access to United lounges is primarily available to United Club members, United Polaris business class customers, Star Alliance Gold members and other eligible travelers. United Club membership is available for purchase and prices are based on your current MileagePlus status level (subject to change).



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Membership cards are nontransferable and may not be loaned to others. United representatives will confiscate membership cards that are expired or presented by anyone other than the member. United Club members may bring one adult and dependent children under 21, or up to two guests, into any United Club location.

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One-time passes to United Clubs cost $59 per person and can be bought in person or through United's mobile app. You will need a boarding pass for same-day travel on a Star Alliance, United or partner flight.

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Many lounges don't even require that you be flying their airline! Most of the lounges that sell day passes belong to U.S.-based airlines like Alaska Airlines (Alaska Lounge), American (Admirals Club), and United (United Club).

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For many travelers, a United Club one-time pass is well worth its cost, especially if you spend a great deal of time in airports waiting to get from one destination to the next.

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Eligible primary United Cardholders get two free one-time passes every year. We'll email you when your United Club passes are ready, so make sure your email address is up to date on your MileagePlus® and credit card accounts.

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Tipping is not required in airport lounges Despite this convention, tipping in a U.S. airport lounge is not required.

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United Club membership can be purchased online at united.com, by calling the United Club Service Center at 1-866-UA-CLUBS, or by visiting any United Club location.

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Purchase a United Club day pass One-time passes to United Clubs cost $59 per person and can be bought in person or through United's mobile app.

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You can still buy Premier Access even if you aren't a MileagePlus member or aren't flying in a Premium cabin. Get it for one flight or your whole trip using our website, app, or at an airport kiosk. Prices start at $24. Keep in mind that when you buy Premier Access it doesn't include priority bag services.

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Yes, those flying in Premium Plus receive discounted access to United Club lounges. United doesn't disclose the cost of lounge access for Premium Plus passengers, but the price of entry should be lower than the $59 United Club day pass.

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Amex Platinum does not offer a United Club membership, so the Platinum Card will not get you into United Club airport lounges.

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United Club? Infinite Card: Basics. Card type: Airline. Annual fee: $525. Sign-up bonus: Earn 80,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

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Day passes for lounges that belong to specific airlines can be purchased in person at the lounge, but you can be denied entry if the lounge is full. Check to see whether the airline offers lounge day passes through its app or website. Are you traveling with others? Before booking, research the lounge's guest policy.

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Anyone can use an airline lounge, provided they pay for it one way or another. Photo: DFW airport. Today we will look at the different ways you can gain access to an airline lounge.

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