Premier Access®

Premier Access

Get to your gate and your seat sooner with Premier Access®.

Benefits

Priority Boarding

Be one of the first to board and get overhead space.

Exclusive security lanes (if available)

Get through security quicker and with less stress.

Priority check-in

Avoid long check-in lines at the airport.

Priority bag handling

Be one of the first to receive your bag after the flight.

Exclusive security lanes (if available)

Get through security quicker and with less stress.

Who gets Premier Access

  • MileagePlus Premier® members
  • Travelers in United Polaris business class, United First®, United Business® and United Premium Plus
  • Star Alliance™ Gold members
  • MileagePlus Club and Presidential Plus credit cardmembers
  • Customers who buy 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.

Who gets Premier Access

  • MileagePlus Premier® members
  • Travelers in United Polaris business class, United First® and United Business®
  • Star Alliance™ Gold members
  • MileagePlus Club and Presidential Plus credit cardmembers
  • Customers who buy 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.

Buying Premier Access

You can still buy Premier Access even if you aren't a MileagePlus member or aren't flying in a Premium cabin. Get it for one flight or your whole trip using our website, app, or at an airport kiosk. Prices start at $24.

Keep in mind that when you buy Premier Access it doesn't include priority bag services. It's also only available in some airports and isn't available for Basic Economy tickets.

Traveler pro tip

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Premier Access FAQ