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United To Raise Fees for Lounge Memberships and Credit Cards

Carrier says increases will include new bonuses and benefits >>

Written by:

Harvey Chipkin

Published on:

March 25, 2025
United lounge interior

United Airlines is raising fees for annual airport lounge memberships and its rewards credit cards. The carrier also announced sign-up bonuses for its co-branded cards from JPMorgan Chase, as well as new cardholder benefits including ride-share credits and award flight discounts.

United now offers two tiers of membership to its United Club airport lounge network. Individual membership will cost $750 a year or 94,000 loyalty points, with access for the passholder only. For customers who want two guests in the lounge, it will cost $1,400 or 175,000 miles for United Clubs and Star Alliance partner lounges.

Lounge membership, including two guests, had previously cost $650 annually, although discounts were available for travelers with elite frequent flyer status. Current members will maintain the terms they signed up for until their memberships expire.

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Fees for the United Explorer card will go from $95 to $150 annually, with additional benefits including a $60 rideshare credit. The United Quest card rises from $250 to $350 a year and includes $100 in rideshare credits, two upgrades to extra legroom seats and $200 in United travel credits. The United Club Infinite Card will increase from $525 to $695 a year, which also includes an annual lounge membership, $150 in rideshare credits and the ability to earn Premier 1K elite status through card spending and bonus qualifying points.

Image: United Lounge (Chicago)

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