Premier Associate® is an elite level in our Mileage Plus membership program and is available by invitation only

Premier Associate offers its members:

• Exemption from Baggage Fees- Elite members are exempt from first and second checked baggage fees for travel within the U.S. and Canada. Additional baggage charges may apply*
• Minimum flight mileage accrual- Elite members earn a minimum of 500 redeemable miles and 500 EQM on United flights that are less than 500 miles (flown on or after January 1, 2009).
• Access to United Economy Plus - Stretch out with up to five extra inches of legroom in the special seating section in the front of economy. Available on a first-come-first-serve basis at the time of booking
• Dedicated call center lines - Provides single-source convenience and enhanced customer support
• Premium check-in - Access to airport Premier check-in lines
• Priority waitlist - Higher priority than general members for waitlist clearance (e.g. upgrades, access to Mileage Plus membership benefits)
• Priority security - Ensures speed and convenience by providing access to elite-level security lines (where available and permitted by local airport authorities)
• Priority standby - Gives priority above general members for same-day standby travel
• Priority boarding - Permits boarding in Seating Area 1, allowing you to board earlier and have access to overhead bin space and extra time to settle in pre-departure to relax
• Star Silver - Allows access to priority waitlist and priority standby benefits across the Star Alliance network
• Upgrades at Elite Level Pricing - purchase upgrades at a discount elite price
• Earn more miles with the Mileage Plus Visa - Premier Associate members have no limit to the miles they can earn with the Mileage Plus Visa
• Preferred upgrade clearance on 500 Mile Upgrades - Upgrades are confirmed 36 hours before departure, based on availability
• Non air awards - Redeem miles for car rentals, hotel stays and more. For additional information visit www.united.com/awards.
• Unlimited Confirmed Y/B Upgrades** - With the purchase of a full-fare Economy-class ticket (on select Y/B fares**), elite members, plus one companion traveling on the same reservation, can upgrade one class of service for travel within United States, Canada, Hawaii, Caribbean, Mexico and Central America free of charge, using no miles. Subject to availability and specific fare codes. Not valid on Government fares.

* Additional baggage charges may apply for checking more than two bags or if any bag is overweight or oversized. The exemption is also applicable for up to eight companions who are booked in the same itinerary as the elite member. Visit united.com/baggage for more information about baggage policies.

** Eligible Y or B fares include Y, YUAS, YUA, Y2, B2, BUA, BUAS, BA3 and BA3S

Important notes about your Premier Associate membership: Unless otherwise stated, the terms and conditions set forth in the Mileage Plus Program Rules are applicable to the elite program, including rules for mileage accrual, award redemption and conditions affecting the use of the program, such as stopovers, open jaws and area of travel.

All Mileage Plus miles earned on United, United Express, Ted and Star Alliance partner flights are based on origin and destination of paid flights.

Qualification period
The 2009 Premier Associate benefits are valid for members who hold status during this calendar year .

Program benefits and qualifications are subject to change from year to year.

Contact us
If you would like additional information about your Mileage Plus account email the Mileage Plus service center or call 800-325-0041 or write to us at:
United Mileage Plus Premier Associate Desk
P.O. Box 6121
Rapid City, SD 57709-6121