Premier Associates offers its members:

• Exemption from Baggage Fees- Premier Associate members are exempt from first and second checked baggage fees for travel within the U.S., Canada and certain international destinations. Additional baggage charges may apply^*.
• Minimum flight mileage accrual - Premier Associate members earn a minimum of 500 redeemable miles and 500 EQM on United and United Express flights that are less than 500 miles.
• 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 elite-level check-in lines.
• Priority waitlist - Higher priority than general members for upgrade waitlist clearance.
• 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 500-mile upgrades at a discount price; Available for purchase until the launch of Unlimited Domestic Upgrades, planned for the second quarter of 2010; existing 500-Mile Upgrades will be valid for 12 months after date of issue for Premier Associate members.
• 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 Y/B Complimentary Upgrades- With the purchase of a full-fare Economy-class ticket (on select Y/B fares**), Premier Associate members, plus one companion traveling on the same reservation, can upgrade one class of service for travel within the United States, Canada, Hawaii, Caribbean, Mexico and Central America free of charge, and without having to redeem any miles. Subject to availability and specific fare codes. Not valid on Government fares. Y/B Complimentary Upgrades will no longer be offered after the launch of Unlimited Domestic Upgrades, planned for the second quarter of 2010.