Priority Boarding is available on select United- and United Express^®-flights worldwide. If there is Priority Boarding on your flight, you can add it to your United Economy^® or Economy Plus^® ticket. Passengers flying in Basic Economy cannot purchase Priority Boarding.

No, simply purchasing a seat in Economy Plus on United Airlines does not automatically grant you "Priority Boarding" (Group 1 or 2). Economy Plus passengers typically board in Group 3, which is the first group of standard economy. To get earlier boarding, you generally need to have United Premier Status (Silver or higher), be a holder of a qualifying United Credit Card, or purchase a "Premier Access" add-on. However, because Economy Plus seats are located in the front of the cabin, you will still be among the first in the economy section to board, ensuring you have a better chance of finding overhead bin space than those in the back of the plane. The primary benefit you are paying for is the extra legroom and proximity to the exit, not the boarding sequence itself. If boarding early is your priority, look for the "Premier Access" option during checkout or at the kiosk.