What does the United Club Pass include?

With a United ClubSM membership, you'll have access to more than 45 United Club locations worldwide, giving you a comfortable space to enjoy complimentary snacks, beverages and Wi-Fi while you wait for your flight.



A United Club one-time pass in 2026 provides a day of respite from the terminal "crush." It includes complimentary snacks and light meals (like salads, soups, and hot appetizers), a selection of house wines, beers, and spirits, and high-speed, private WiFi. You also get access to comfortable lounge seating, clean private restrooms, and power outlets for charging. Premium spirits and full meals are usually available for an extra charge (with a 25% discount if paid with a United Chase card). In 2026, many hubs like Denver and Newark have added wellness suites and workstations. Note that a pass only grants entry to a United Club, not United Polaris lounges or Star Alliance partner lounges. Access is always subject to capacity; if the club is full, one-time pass holders are often the first to be restricted. Access requires a same-day boarding pass for a United or partner-operated flight.

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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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For frequent flyers on United Airlines who enjoy escaping the hubbub and congestion of the airport terminal, the United Club? Infinite Card allows access to the carrier's exclusive lounges. The card also provides accelerated rewards on United purchases and some nice perks.

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Club and lounge access
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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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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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Elite status Select Premier members can use the United Club at any time during their travel journey. United Premier Gold (and higher) members have access to the carrier's lounges when traveling internationally on any Star Alliance carrier, regardless of their class of service.

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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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Some lounges don't allow you to take food and beverages from the lounge. However, some won't mind if you take a couple of sealed items like bags of crisps, a yogurt or bottled soft drinks for your onward journey.

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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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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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Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee.

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There are free restaurants and cafes within lounges. There might be computers, TVs and other electronic devices depending on the airport. Lounges are designed by taking into consideration that the time passengers will spend there. For this reason, there are comfy couches or seats where passengers can rest and relax.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight.

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Tipping is not required in airport lounges At best, tipping is optional in an airport lounge, but it's usually appreciated nonetheless. In the United States, for example, tipping most members of a wait staff and professionals who provide a service is customary.

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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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Yes, solid food is allowed through TSA security in any amount. If the item is considered a liquid, paste, cream, gel, or aerosol, it is still allowed, but must be smaller than 3.4 ounces.

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