United First and United Business
Relax and enjoy premium cabin service by flying United First® or United Business®.
At the airport
At the airport
A United First or United Business ticket comes with two free checked bags and Premier Access® benefits so you can start your trip stress-free. Certain customers also get United ClubSM access with their ticket*.
Premier Access benefits
Priority check-in
Access to fast check-in lane.
Exclusive security lanes
Go to the front of the line for security screenings.
Priority boarding
Be one of the first to board the plane.
Priority bag handling
Be one of the first to receive your checked bag+ after the flight.
Premier Access benefits
Priority check-in
Access to fast check-in lane.
Exclusive security lanes
Go to the front of the line for security screenings.
Priority boarding
Be one of the first to board the plane.
Priority bag handling
Be one of the first to receive your checked bag+ after the flight.
* United Club access is only available for United Business on international flights, including premium transcontinental, and United First for Canada.
+ Standard size for a checked bag is 30 in x 20 in x 12 in (76 cm x 52 cm x 30 cm) and 50 lbs (23 km). Learn more about Premier Access.
Find your cabin
United First and United Business are both premium cabins that offer similar services on different routes. Check below to find out which cabin you will fly in.
United First
United First
Available for flights within the U.S., U.S. territories including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada and the Caribbean.
United Business
United Business
Available for international flights between the U.S. and Latin America.
We also provide premium transcontinental service for U.S. domestic flights between New York/Newark and Los Angeles, and New York/Newark and San Francisco.
On the plane
Our premium seats allow you to work or relax in comfort during your flight.
Extra space to recline
Six-way adjustable headrest
Storage space and double seatback pockets for personal items
Universal AC power plug
Padded seat cushion designed to cradle you as you recline
Tray table and granite-topped, extendable cocktail table
- Extra space to recline
- Six-way adjustable headrest
- Storage space and double seatback pockets for personal items
- Universal AC power plug
- Padded seat cushion designed to cradle you as you recline
- Tray table and granite-topped, extendable cocktail table
Special amenity kit
Our current amenity kits are designed in collaboration with Ua Body and inspired by their natural, clean and vegan products using local scents and ingredients. These amenity kits are only available for travelers flying between the continental U.S. and Hawaii.
Special amenity kit
Our current amenity kits are designed in collaboration with Ua Body and inspired by their natural, clean and vegan products using local scents and ingredients. These amenity kits are only available for travelers flying between the continental U.S. and Hawaii.
Take advantage of our premium cabin service and Premier Access benefits for a smoother traveling experience.
Take advantage of our premium cabin service and Premier Access benefits for a smoother traveling experience
Food and drinks
Free snacks are available on every United flight over 300 miles. Customers flying United First or United Business also get free food options and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
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Entertainment
United First or United Business travelers have several options for inflight entertainment. Find out what’s available on your flight by checking your flight status online or in the United app within 24 hours of your departure.
United Private Screening
Enjoy movies and shows from our entertainment partners with United Private ScreeningSM. You can watch United Private Screening on our seatback entertainment system or your personal device.
United Private Screening
Enjoy movies and shows from our entertainment partners with United Private ScreeningSM. You can watch United Private Screening on our seatback entertainment system or your personal device.
Audio entertainment
Listen to your favorite podcasts, music, or our exclusive “from the flight deck” channel.
