Why did I get Premier Access on United?

Premier Access is available to all United Airlines customers, but only Premier members are eligible for complimentary access. Premier membership is determined by the number of Premier qualifying miles (PQM) or Premier qualifying segments (PQS) earned in a calendar year.



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Who gets Premier Access. If you become a Premier member after buying your ticket, you still get free Premier Access for you and anyone traveling with you.

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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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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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Skip the queues and fast track through the airport with Priority Access. Use our dedicated check-in counters then be the first to find your seat with priority boarding. You'll even save time when we land too – your bags will be among the first on the baggage belt so you can simply grab and go.

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We have an extensive network of lounges around the world for you to visit. This includes more than 45 United Club locations, five United Polaris® lounges and partner lounges.

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Getting the top levels of priority boarding is reserved for the most frequent flyers, active military members and higher fare class. You can also board early by being an AAdvantage card member. However, if you prefer other airlines, look for other travel cards that offer priority boarding and compare your options.

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