Unlock The Secrets: 5 Things to Know About United Club Access

Imagine stepping away from the chaotic rush of the airport terminal, where the sound of announcements and the bustle of travelers fill the air, and stepping into a place where you can sink into a comfortable plush seating, sip on a refreshing drink, have a relaxing shower, and have a gourmet meal. 

With United Club Access, you are not treated as a mere traveler but as a VIP, enjoying all exclusive amenities available there, along with high wifi, a cozy environment, and complete privacy. This club access usually transforms your journey experience into something you never thought of before. So, get ready to alleviate your journey with United Airlines and navigate its club access with these 5 important tips listed below. 

From exclusive benefits to easy access, everything you need to know is discussed below.

Everything You Need To Know About United Club Access

If you want to make your airport experience more comfortable and enjoyable, United Club Access is the way to go. With this service, passengers will gain entry to exclusive lounges available at their assigned airport and easy access to the amenities available there. 

But, there are some points that you need to know about these clubs. These points include basic knowledge about these lounges, how to gain access to them, the benefits of reaching out to them, the airport having these lounges, and the cost of the accesses.

So, here is compiled information about each and every point that you should consider before stepping into the airport and accessing these lounges.

What Is A United Club Access?

United Airlines has its own airport lounges called the United Clubs. These lounges provide a quiet space in the airport to relax, work, dine, or drink to the passengers. The airline offers a program called United Club Access to the passengers, which provides access to them to get into these lounges. These clubs also offer complimentary refreshments, personalized assistance from the friendly staff members available there, and free WiFi.

How To Gain Access To United Club Lounges?

To gain access to the United Clubs Lounges, there are plenty of options that the passengers have. They are as below:-

Fly With A Business or First Class Air Ticket

If you are flying on a Business Class on an international flight with United Airlines, you can access the United Club Lounge at the departure airport. It is to be noted that the entry is valid for one person per ticket; hence, you are not allowed to bring any guests with you.

The United Gold Status

If you fly a lot with United Airlines and have earned their premier gold elite status, then you can get free access to these united clubs when flying internationally. You must show your Star Alliance gold membership card or the same-day boarding pass that shows the airline status to enter the lounges. You can also bring a guest with you as long as he/she is traveling on the same flight as you.

Star Alliance Airline

Passengers traveling with any Star Alliance Airline can have access to these club lounges. You can also take a guest with you to these lounges as long as the guest is traveling on the same flight as you. Moreover, you have to present a Star Alliance gold membership card to the staff of these lounges to get quick access.

Buy United Club Membership

You can also purchase a one-time pass to United Clubs, which costs $59 per person, to get the advantage of stepping into these lounges. Moreover, if you are a frequent flyer, the airline also provides you with an annual membership to these lounges starting from $550 to $650.

Mileage Plus status	United Club membership cost
Regular Member	$650 or 85,000 miles
Premier ® Silver	$650 or 85,000 miles
Premier Gold	$650 or 85,000 miles
Premier Platinum	$600 or 80,000 miles
Premier 1K ®	$550 or 75,000 miles

Which Airports Have United Club Lounges?

United Club Lounges are located in 33 airports, i.e., 29 domestic and 4 internationally. These lounges have different locations and timings at every airport. You can check the airports mentioned below that have United lounges on them.

Name Of The Airport (Domestic)	Location	Timings
Atlanta, GA, US (ATL)	North Terminal, Concourse T, between Gates 11 and 12	05:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Austin, TX, US (AUS)	West Concourse, Mezzanine Level, across from Gate 22	4:30 AM – 7:15 PM
Boston, MA, US (BOS)	Terminal B, Level 3, near Gate 24	4:30 AM – 8:45 PM
Chicago, IL, US (ORD)	Terminal 1, Concourse B, near Gate B18	5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Cleveland, OH, US (CLE)	Main Terminal, Concourse C, between Gates C14 and C16	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM,Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, US (DFW)	Terminal E, between Gates E6 and E7	4:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Denver, CO, US (DEN)	Concourse A West, near Gate A25Concourse B East, near Gate B60	5:30 AM – 8:00 PM  7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US (FLL)	Terminal 1, next to the escalators near Gate C1	5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Guam, GU, US (GUM)	Concourse level East, between Gates 10 and 12	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Honolulu, HI, US (HNL)	Diamond Head Concourse, Level 3, above Gates G2 and G3	6:00 am-11:00 pm
Houston, TX, US (IAH)	Terminal E, between Gates E11 and E12Terminal C, South Concourse, toward Gate C33Terminal B, South Mezzanine, above the United Express ticket counterTerminal A, North Concourse, across from Gate A9Terminal C, near Gate C1	5:30 AM – 9:00 PM  5:30 AM – 9:00 PM  5:30 AM – 8:45 PM  7:30 AM – 7:00 PM 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV, US (LAS)	Terminal 3, Concourse D, between Gates 33 and 35	4:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Los Angeles, CA, US (LAX)	Terminal 7, next to Gate 71A	4:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, US (MSP)	Concourse E, between Gates E6 and E8	5:00 AM – 6:45 PM
New Orleans, LA, US (MSY)	Concourse C, near Gate C7	4:00 AM – 7:15 PM
New York/Newark, NJ, US (EWR)	Mezzanine level, near gate C123	5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
New York, NY, US (LGA)	Terminal B, Level 3, near the entrance of Gates 40-59	5:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Orange County, CA, US (SNA)	Main Terminal, across from Gate 9	5:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Orlando, FL, US (MCO)	Concourse B, near Gate 43	5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Portland, OR, US (PDX)	Concourse E, across from Gate E-3	4:30 am to 7:30 pm
Philadelphia, PA, US (PHL)	Level 2, between Concourses C and D	5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Phoenix, AZ, US (PHX)	Terminal 3, close to Gate E3	5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Raleigh/Durham, NC, US (RDU)	Terminal 2, across from Gates D1 and D3	5:00 AM – 07:30 PM
San Antonio, TX, US (SAT)	Terminal B, between Gates B3 and B5	04:30 AM – 5:00 PM
San Diego, CA, US (SAN)	Terminal 2 West, Mezzanine Level above Sunset Cove, between Gates 47 and 48	5:15 AM – 9:00 PM
San Francisco, CA, US (SFO)	International Terminal Boarding Area G, between Gates G6 and G9 Terminal 3, Boarding Area F, Rotunda, near Gate F11 Terminal 3, Boarding Area E, near Gate E4	7:00 AM – 11:59 PM  5:00 AM – 12:00 AM  5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Seattle, WA, US (SEA)	Concourse A, across from Gate A10 on the mezzanine level	4:15 AM – 10:00 PM
Washington, DC, US (DCA)	Terminal 2, across from Gate 11	5:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Washington, DC, US (IAD)	Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near Gate C7	5:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Name Of The Airport (International)	Location	Timings
Hong Kong (HKG)	West Concourse, Airside, Level Temporarily closed 7, Room 7W504 (Take the escalator located just before Gate 61)	—
London, GB (LHR)	Terminal 2, across from Gate B46	5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily
Mexico City, MX (MEX)	Terminal 1, after security G duty-free, 2nd level, Hall H by Gate B19	3:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily
Tokyo, JP (NRT)	Airside, Satellite 3	8:45 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. daily

What Are The Benefits Of United Lounges?

United Club lounges offer many benefits to its members. These perks include:-

• Relaxing Environment: The United Club Lounges provide comfortable and peaceful environments to passengers, which is far away from the hustle and bustle of the airport terminal. They provide private and family-friendly seating to the passengers in order to provide them comfort.
• Complimentary Food & Drinks: Passengers will also get complimentary snacks, food, and drinks at these lounges, along with some wines. Moreover, you have to pay for wine and alcohol. You might find a buffet in some of the airport lounges, but not in many.
• Personalized Service: A team of friendly staff is available at these lounges for the help of passengers. They will help you with flight information, rebooking, and other travel needs. Apart from this, you can also get early boarding in some airports.
• Additional Amenities: Passengers will also receive access to clean and well-maintained shower facilities to freshen up between the flights. Moreover, they will also receive a choice among thousands of magazines, newspapers, and other reading materials to pass their time.
• Rules And Regulations For These Lounges: United Club lounges have specific rules and regulations to ensure a pleasant experience for all guests. Here are some key points that passengers need to know in advance before stepping into these lounges. They are:-
• Entry After Admission Rules: The United Club lounges have an admission requirements. It means the passengers are required to possess a united membership card or a one-year time pass along with a same-day boarding pass to enter there.
• Attire And Conduct: Passengers are advised to dress appropriately and maintain professional behavior. Those who want to use their personal devised or other things for entertainment are required to use a headphone to avoid disturbance. Moreover, you are not allowed to smoke there, including e-cigarettes & vaping, and if you are less than 21 years old, then alcoholic drinks are not served to you.
• Food And Beverage Restrictions: Passengers are not allowed to bring any type of packed food with them to the United Club Lounges.

Have you read all the information provided above? If so, then you must be familiarised with all the perks offered by the United Club Lounges. The aforementioned information tells you about their entry requirements, the benefits of these lounges, the cost of membership to United Clubs, and the rules and regulations to be followed there. So, what are you waiting for? Reach out to your assigned airport & visit these lounges as soon as possible.

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