Who gets Premier Access
- MileagePlus Premier® members.
- Travelers in United Polaris business class, United First® and United Business®
- Star Alliance™ Gold members.
- MileagePlus Club and Presidential Plus credit cardmembers.
- Customers who buy Premier Access.
One of the main benefits of United Premier Access is priority check-in. Premier Access customers have access to a designated check-in lane, which can help save time and avoid long lines. This feature is especially useful for those who are running late for their flight or have tight connections.
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Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF): This represents the number of flight segments flown. To earn status, at least 4 flight segments need to be flown on United or United Express in addition to other requirements. A flight segment is simply a takeoff and a landing. Basic Economy tickets do not earn PQFs.
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When traveling on a Star Alliance member-operated flight, eligible Star Alliance Gold members (MileagePlus Premier 1K, Premier Platinum and Premier Gold) may visit designated Star Alliance member lounges.
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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.
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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.
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Premium Plus is United's premium economy fare and comes with the perks mentioned above, including Premier Access, upgraded food, free alcoholic drinks, discounted United Club lounge access, baggage allowance, roomier seats in a separate cabin and enhanced entertainment options.
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Question: Can you sleep in premium economy? Answer: While passengers cannot lie flat in premium economy seats, the adjustable headrest, as well as extra legroom and reclined seats, make for a comfortable journey. Additionally, many airlines offer comfortable blankets and pillows for a relaxing time.
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United Premium Plus Each seat has its own power outlet and USB charger. You'll also get free drinks (including alcohol), hot meals, snacks and desserts.
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Alcoholic beverages are complimentary in premium cabins on all flights and in United Premium Plus (flights to Hawaii and on premium transcontinental flights).
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You can also earn PQP by redeeming MileagePlus miles for United or United Express award flights or by using one of our eligible co-branded credit cards for everyday purchases.
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For most people, it probably won't be worth going very far out of your way to chase airline elite status. You can easily replicate many of the perks that a low- or even mid-tier elite traveler would enjoy by holding the right credit cards and buying the occasional upgrade to first class.
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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.
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