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Guide to United lounge locations

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    In need of a place to work or relax before a flight? Airport lounges can be popular waiting areas due to their ample seating options and various amenities that may make your pre-boarding time more enjoyable.

    Read on to explore all the current United Club® and United Polaris® lounge locations and where to find them. Plus, learn how to gain access to these lounges with the help of a United credit card.

    Types of United lounges

    There are three main types of United lounges available to eligible travelers:

    • United Club: Standard airport lounge offering with plenty of seating. Amenities vary by location, but typically include complimentary snacks, beverages and alcohol.
    • United Club Fly: Grab-and-go version of the United Club experience with pre-packaged food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to take on flights.
    • United Polaris lounge: Exclusive lounge options for qualifying international travelers. Amenities typically include showers, private rest areas and buffet or sit-down dining options.

    To enter United Polaris lounges, travelers must be flying United Polaris business class on a long-haul international flight or flying international business or first class on a partnering Star Alliance airline.

    Travelers may access United Club locations one of the following ways:

    How a United credit card allows you to access United Club lounges

    You may receive a complimentary United Club membership if you have a United Club℠ Business Card or United Club℠ Infinite Card. A United Club membership allows you to access United Club lounges (access to Polaris lounges differs).

    If you have United℠ Business Card or United℠ Explorer Card, you’ll receive two one-time passes upon opening your account, and two additional passes on each anniversary that the account is open.

    To enter a lounge when you’re at an airport, you’ll need to show a same day boarding pass plus one of the following:

    • Eligible United credit card
    • Valid United Club membership
    • United credit card-issued one-time pass

    United Club and United Polaris lounge locations

    The network of United Club lounges spans across the globe. Complimentary amenities in United Club lounges may include:

    • Wi-Fi
    • Food and/or snacks
    • Non-alcoholic beverages
    • Select wine, beer and spirits

    As of May 2024, there are over 45 United Club locations, plus several United Polaris lounges. Visit United’s official website for an up-to-date list of United Club locations, including any temporary closures.

    The following airports include United Club or Polaris lounges:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia (ATL)
    • Austin-Bergstrom International, Texas (AUS)
    • Boston Logan International Airport, Massachusetts (BOS)
    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois (ORD)
    • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio (CLE)
    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas (DFW)
    • Denver International Airport, Colorado (DEN)
    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Florida (FLL)
    • Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam (GUM)
    • Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong (HKG)
    • Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii (HNL)
    • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Texas (IAH)
    • Harry Reid International Airport, Nevada (LAS)
    • Los Angeles International Airport, California (LAX)
    • London Heathrow Airport, Great Britain (LHR)
    • Mexico City Airport, Mexico (MEX)
    • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Minnesota (MSP)
    • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Louisiana (MSY)
    • Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey (EWR)
    • LaGuardia Airport, New York (LGA)
    • John Wayne Airport, California (SNA)
    • Orlando International Airport, Florida (MCO)
    • Portland International Airport, Oregon (PDX)
    • Philadelphia International Airport, Pennsylvania (PHL)
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona (PHX)
    • Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina (RDU)
    • San Antonio International Airport, Texas (SAT)
    • San Diego International Airport, California (SAN)
    • San Francisco International Airport, California (SFO)
    • Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    • Tokyo (NRT)
    • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C. (DCA)
    • Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. (IAD)

    Additional United credit card benefits

    Looking for a travel credit card? Besides United Club lounge access, United credit card benefits include:

    • The opportunity to earn miles on travel, dining and everyday purchases through the MileagePlus® program
    • Bonus mile opportunities for new cardmembers
    • Statement credit of up to $100 after you complete your TSA PreCheck®, NEXUS or Global Entry application and pay with an eligible United card
    • Free first checked bag with some United cards when you fly United and book with your card
    • Travel protections like Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance and Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver

    These are just a few perks that may be available to you when you’re a United cardmember. View all our United credit card options to decide which one might be best for you.

    In summary

    Airport lounge access may be an appealing perk for travelers, no matter how often they go on trips. Cardmembers with eligible United credit card products issued by Chase can access United lounges across the globe.

    If you don’t already have a travel credit card, learn more about what United cards and the MileagePlus program have to offer.

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