What does United Club Pass include?

With a United Club? 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 grants you access to a domestic United Club lounge for a single visit, providing a quiet escape from the busy terminal. The pass includes complimentary snacks and light meals (such as soups, salads, and finger foods), as well as free house beer, wine, and spirits. You also get access to high-speed Wi-Fi, comfortable seating with plenty of power outlets, and clean, private restrooms. Some larger locations also offer shower facilities and private workstations. In 2026, the pass is valid for one person and must be used on the day of travel in conjunction with a same-day boarding pass for a United or partner-operated flight. It is important to note that access is subject to capacity; if a lounge is too crowded, one-time pass holders may be denied entry to prioritize full members and premium cabin passengers. Additionally, the pass does not include entry to the ultra-premium United Polaris Lounges or arrivals lounges, which are strictly reserved for international long-haul business class travelers.

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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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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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A one-time pass admits one person, with no guests, to a United Club location. Children under 2 years old may accompany someone accessing a United Club location with a one-time pass. A one-time pass cannot be used at United Arrivals Lounges, United Polaris lounges or Partner Lounges.

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If you have lounge access, it's a different story. 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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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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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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You can still buy Premier Access even if you aren't a MileagePlus member or aren't flying in a Premium cabin. Get it for one flight or your whole trip using our website, app, or at an airport kiosk. Prices start at $24. Keep in mind that when you buy Premier Access it doesn't include priority bag services.

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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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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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You can save money on food 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. An airport lounge is a good stop if you're feeling hungry before boarding the plane and don't want to overpay for a meal.

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Can someone else utilise my airport lounge credit card? No, the primary cardholder can only use the airport credit card. Even the lounge will scrutinise the cardholder's name for ensuring safety and security. However, there are certain credit cards which allow family members to get the privilege of the lounge.

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A Premier Access purchase includes priority check-in, security lane access (where available) and boarding, but it does not include priority baggage handling. Complimentary Economy Plus and preferred seating access is determined by the highest Premier status of the travelers on the reservation.

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The LoungeKey Pass is valid for the person named on the voucher only. Additional guests must be in receipt of their own LoungeKey Pass or alternative means of access to enter the lounge. Please contact your LoungeKey Pass issuer for more details.

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