Does premium plus on United get lounge access?

Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members can access all United Club locations. 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.



No, a ticket for United Premium Plus (the purple-seat "Premium Economy" cabin) does not automatically grant you complimentary access to the United Club or Polaris lounges. This is a common point of confusion for travelers, as the name sounds "premium." However, United does offer a specific perk for Premium Plus passengers: you are eligible to purchase a discounted United Club day pass at a significantly lower rate than the general public, which you can add to your itinerary via the app or at the airport. The only way to get "free" lounge access with a Premium Plus ticket is if you also hold Star Alliance Gold status (through MileagePlus Premier Gold or higher) or if you are using a specific credit card benefit like the two annual passes provided by the United Explorer Card. If you are looking for the full lounge experience—including the high-end Polaris Lounge—you must upgrade all the way to a United Polaris business class seat, as the Premium Plus cabin is viewed as a "mid-tier" product rather than a "luxury" class.

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United Airlines offers a place for passengers to relax before or after their flight. The United Club® lounge is available to United Club members, Star Alliance Gold members, passengers traveling in United Polaris business class or United first class, or passengers who purchase a one-time pass.

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In addition to Premier Access, you'll earn 4X United miles on all United purchases which is nice but the biggest perk is that you get access to United Clubs, which are United airport lounges found all across the country. (You'll also get access to participating Star Alliance affiliated lounges worldwide.)

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Extra legroom is the primary draw to premium economy, but depending on the airline, you may also receive wider seats, deeper recline, upgraded food and beverage service, an amenity kit and priority service at the airport.

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Buy a Priority Pass membership If a premium travel card isn't an option, consider buying a lounge membership directly with Priority Pass, which opens the door to more than 1,400 airport lounges worldwide that you can access through Priority Pass's mobile app.

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What makes Polaris lounges different from United's normal lounges? For starters, they're exclusively for passengers traveling in Polaris business class on United (or business or first class on a Star Alliance flight) for a long-haul international flight.

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Hovering somewhere between business class and regular economy is United Airlines Premium Plus. It offers roomier seats in a separate cabin, free alcohol, upgraded meals, free checked bags and discounted United Club lounge access, but it may come at a cost when booking with miles.

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United Economy Plus offers extra legroom over standard economy seats, but otherwise you won't notice any differences. The seat is the same size as in regular economy class, as are the amenities. By contrast, Premium Plus provides a larger seat, more space, an enhanced meal service, bedding and amenities.

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Baggage and seat selection Those flying on a United Premium Plus fare get two free checked bags plus reserved overhead bin space for a carry-on. United Premium Plus seats are located in the front of the aircraft ahead of United Economy Plus. A seat selection is included with ticket purchase.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Those flying in United First Class receive pre-departure and in-flight benefits. Pre-departure benefits include up to two free checked bags and Premier Access, which allows you to check in at a designated counter, priority baggage handling, dedicated security lanes and priority boarding.

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Lounge Pass is a pay as you scheme for accessing airport lounges. Priority Pass is a membership scheme with 3 different levels of membership. Deciding which is the best option for you depends on where you plan to travel, how you often you plan to use an airport lounge and if you will have a guest with you.

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