What to know about United Club one-time passes
Quick insights
- A United Club℠ one-time pass gets you admitted to United Club airport lounges worldwide.
- United Club lounges offer a range of amenities, including complimentary snacks and beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi access, comfortable seating and more.
- Another way to get United Club lounge access is through some United credit cards, which provide cardmembers with a range of traveler-friendly rewards, perks and benefits.
Regardless of how often you travel, United Club℠ lounges can be a pleasurable, relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of the airport. Having somewhere with comfort and amenities you can escape to could make a real difference in your travel experience.
With dozens of locations around the world, a United Club lounge can be a pleasant, calming place to wait for your plane to depart. Whether you purchase a one-time pass or get lounge access through your United credit card, you’ll be treated to complimentary snacks and beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi and more in the lounge. If this piques your interest, read on to learn about United Club one-time passes, United Club lounges, and how you can access them.
What is a United Club one-time pass?
A United Club one-time pass provides you with admission to any United Club lounge location. The pass is good for a single use and does not include admission for guests. Children under 2 years old may accompany someone with a one-time pass into a United Club lounge. The expiration date will be printed on one-time passes, and they are not refundable, sellable or transferrable. Find the most up-to-date details about United Club one-time passes at United.com. Please see United Club terms and conditions for exact details regarding one-time passes.
What United lounges do I get access to with a one-time pass?
As of May 2024, there are dozens of United Club lounge locations you can access around the world with a one-time pass. Entry will also require a same-day boarding pass for a United, Star Alliance or a contracted partner-operated flight, and you could be asked to provide a government-issued photo ID. One-time passes are not usable at United Arrivals Lounges or United Polaris lounges, which are also run by United Airlines.
United Club lounges offer a range of perks and amenities to help you relax and escape some of the chaos of airport travel while you wait for your flight. The following is standard in the lounges:
- Complimentary snacks
- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
- High-speed Wi-Fi access
- Private restrooms
- Comfortable seating
- Access to outlets
Many United Club lounge locations also have full-service bars that serve complimentary beer, wine and spirits, but you may need to pay for premium drinks.
How to get a United Lounge one-time pass
You can buy a one-time pass on the United mobile app, which is also handy to have if you need to view or manage your flight information. United credit cards are another way you may be able to get a one-time pass. A few cards provide two one-time passes annually.
Why a United Credit Card for lounge access can be a great option
United offers several credit cards that reward you for travel. United Club lounge access is among the many extras and select perks that come with being a cardmember. Here are the cards that provide you with complimentary access:
- United℠ Explorer Card: Your United Explorer Card comes with two United Club one-time passes deposited into your MileagePlus account after the account opening and each year for your cardmember anniversary.
- United℠ Business Card: A United Business Card offers cardmembers two United Club one-time passes deposited into your MileagePlus account after the account opening and each year for your cardmember anniversary.
- United Club℠ Infinite Card: As a United Club Infinite cardmember, you receive United Club membership, which gives you access to United Club locations and is valued at up to $650 per year.
- United Club℠ Business Card: Your United Club Business Card also comes with United Club membership.
These cards offer a range of travel rewards and benefits that could make your next vacation happen sooner. If you frequently fly United Airlines, finding the right United credit card could be a good value for you.
How much is a United club one-time pass?
As of May 2024, A United one-time pass costs $59 per person. The pass grants entry for one person into any United Club lounge. Guests cannot accompany the person with the one-time pass, but children under the age of 2 may.
In summary
If you're looking for somewhere enjoyable to wait for a United, Star Alliance or affiliated partner's flight, consider a United Club one-time pass. Each lounge location around the world offers a place where you can work or relax. In addition to purchasing a one-time pass, travelers can also access the lounge through a United Club membership or as a benefit of some United credit cards.
