Things to know about United Club℠ lounges
Quick insights
- United Club lounges offer a space where travelers can enjoy comfortable seating, convenience and a range of services that may help enhance their airport experience.
- Some perks travelers might enjoy include complimentary snacks, spaces to work and a quiet atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of airport terminals.
- Some ways to gain access to United Club lounges are through select United credit cards, purchasing a one-time pass or getting a loyalty membership.
Airport lounges can provide a comfortable environment for travelers looking to unwind and stretch out while waiting for their flight. If you’ve traveled with United Airlines, you may know that the airline offers access to several lounges to premium class passengers, frequent flyers and members of certain loyalty programs.
In this guide, we will provide information about United Club lounges, including their amenities, policies and how travelers with a United credit card can gain access to United Club lounges.
United Club lounge
United Airlines offers a place for passengers to relax before or after their flight via United Club lounges. United Club locations can be accessed by United Club members, United Club one-time passholders, premium cabin customers on select flights and eligible Star Gold members.
United Club lounge amenities and perks
Each lounge offers different amenities and servicesOpens overlay that are dependent on the airport. Generally, you can find a range of amenities to make your travel experience more enjoyable. These may include complimentary refreshments, snacks, spacious areas to sit, private restrooms and high-speed Wi-Fi.
How to access United lounges
Those who are eligible to enter a United lounge need a valid same-day boarding pass for travel on a United, Star Alliance or a contracted partner operated flight to enter a lounge.
Below are details on how to access a lounge, though these guidelines are subject to change. Visit United.comOpens overlay to get the most up-to-date information on their policies and entry access.
Membership through a credit card
If you have a United Club℠ Business Card or United Club℠ Card, you can receive a complimentary United Club℠ card membershipOpens overlay. The primary United Club cardmember and eligible travel companions have access to United Club locations worldwide. Go to united.com/UnitedClubOpens overlay for more information.
Please note, there is an annual fee associated with these credit cards.
United Club℠ Business Card benefits include:
- 8x total miles on eligible United flights (6x miles on the Primary Cardmember’s fare from United as a MileagePlus member, plus 2x miles on entire United purchase with United Club℠ Business Card)
- 2x miles on all other eligible United purchases
- 1.5x miles on all other purchases
- United Club℠ card membership
- Free first and second checked bags (terms apply)
- Two global Economy Plus® seat upgrades after $40,000 in purchases each calendar year
- Premier Access® travel services, including priority check-in, security screening, boarding and baggage handling privileges (where available)
- 25% back on United inflight and Club premium drink purchases
United Club℠ Card benefits include:
- 11x total miles on eligible United flights (6x miles on the Primary Cardmember’s fare from United as a MileagePlus member, plus 5x miles on entire United purchase with United Club℠ Card)
- 5x miles on all other eligible United purchases
- 2x miles on all other travel and dining, including eligible delivery services
- 1x mile on all other purchases
- United Club℠ card membership
- Free first and second checked bags (terms apply)
- A 10,000-mile award flight discount after $20,000 in purchases to use toward an eligible award flight—up to two times each calendar year
- Premier Access® travel services, including priority check-in, security screening, boarding and baggage handling privileges (where available)
- A Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS application fee statement credit every four years
- 25% back on United inflight and Club premium drink purchases
A United Club one-time pass
A United Club one-time passOpens overlay provides one person admission to a United Club lounge location. The pass is good for single use and does not include admission for guests. Children under 2 years old may accompany someone with a one-time pass into a United Club lounge at no additional fee. The expiration date will be printed on the passes, and they are not refundable, sellable or transferrable.
A valid mobile or paper United Club one-time pass and boarding pass for same-day travel on United, Star Alliance or a contracted partner operated flight must be presented. Access to any Club location is subject to space availability.
Find the most up-to-date details about United Club one-time passes at United.com. Please see United Club terms and conditionsOpens overlay for exact details regarding one-time passes.
What United lounges do I get access to with a one-time pass?
There are dozens of United Club lounge locations you can access around the world with a one-time pass. Entry will also require a same-day boarding pass for a United, Star Alliance or a contracted partner-operated flight. You could be asked to provide a government-issued photo ID as well. One-time passes are not usable at United Arrivals lounges or United Polaris® lounges, which are also run by United Airlines.
United Club lounges offer a range of perks and amenities to help you relax while waiting for your flight. The following are generally available in the lounges:
- Complimentary snacks
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
- High-speed Wi-Fi access
- Private restrooms
- Comfortable seating
- Access to outlets
Some United Club lounge locations also have full-service bars that serve complimentary beer, wine and spirits, but you may need to pay for premium drinks.
Loyalty membership
Access to United lounges is primarily available to United Club members, premium cabin customers on select flights and eligible Star Gold members. United Club membershipOpens overlay is available for purchase and prices are based on your current MileagePlus® status level (subject to change).
United Lounge locations
As of February 2026, United has over 45 United Club Lounge locations worldwide. You can find most United Club Lounges in the airport terminalsOpens overlay, usually near the gates for United Airlines flights.
Lounge rules and policies
United Club lounges have several rules and policies to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for all members and guests. You can review these policies at United.comOpens overlay to find the most current information.
In summary
United Club lounges can be a great place to relax, refresh and recharge before your flight. Lounges typically offer a quiet place to relax or work and provide complimentary food and beverages. Entry to United Club lounge locations is a benefit to cardmembers of some United credit cards. If you don't already have one, you may want to consider applying for a United credit cardOpens overlay.
