Is United Club Access worth it?

The United Club? Infinite Card is teeming in value and is well worth its annual fee, especially for frequent United fliers looking for a luxury experience. We estimate it offers more than $800 in value for the average cardholder, just from its sign-up bonus and rewards.



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Airport lounges are generally worth the effort to get in, whether as provided by your airline ticket, credit card or elite status. The benefits are truly there, from the basics like Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, beverages and a place to sit, to sit down meals and premium beverages.

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United Club lounge amenities and perks But in general, you'll find a range of amenities to make your travel experience a less stressful one. This includes complimentary refreshments, drinks (including alcohol in some locations), spacious areas to sit, private restrooms and high-speed Wi-Fi.

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The biggest downside with airport lounges, especially in recent years, is the crowds. Lounges are far from exclusive, since so many credit cards offer access. There are several ways this can dampen the lounge experience: There can be long lines to check in to popular lounges.

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Airport lounge access requires a membership, day pass or qualifying airline ticket. Business and first-class passengers often get free access to airline lounges, as do elite members and some U.S. military personnel.

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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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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.

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The United Club? Infinite Card offers a complimentary United Club membership for cardholders, which means that you'll be able to use the lounge whenever you're flying on United or a Star Alliance airline.

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Not surprisingly, AmEx's premium travel cards offer the best AmEx lounge access benefits. Both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express include access to AmEx Centurion Lounges as well as the vast AmEx Global Lounge Collection.

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How can I find out if my issuer provides me with complimentary lounge visits? If your issuer provides complimentary lounge visits, there will be a “Complimentary Visit” section under My Information on the app and under My Account on the web. If you do not have any complimentary visits, this section will not display.

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In most airport lounges, you're allowed to stay for 2-3 hours before departure or after landing. Some also offer extended stays for upwards of 5 hours.

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In other words, smart-casual is a good rule of thumb to follow when deciding what to wear in an airport lounge. This means being neat and presentable without being too formal. However, you will find that there are several airport lounges that don't care what you wear as long as you're not offending anyone.

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Lounges typically set food up in a way where you can help yourself as needed. They often offer free snacks and other food choices, plus drinks, including alcoholic beverages. These food and drink offerings come at no extra cost to you.

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You can purchase single-use United lounge passes through the United app for $59. These passes grant one person entry to a United Club or United Club Fly location. You may also enter Club locations at departure with an Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership.

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Travel benefits
  • United Club? membership — up to a $650 value per year. ...
  • Premier access® travel services. ...
  • Free first and second checked bags — a savings of up to $320 per roundtrip. ...
  • Global Entry, TSA Precheck® or NEXUS application fee statement credit. ...
  • 25% Back on United Inflight and InClub Purchases. ...
  • Avis President's Club.


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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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