United Airlines hikes airport lounge fees in bid to curb overcrowding

Want Lounge Access at the Airport? United Airlines Just Made It Pricier

United Airlines is hiking fees on its lounge memberships and travel credit cards while offering a few new perks. The move marks a big price jump for travelers who value airport comfort and convenience. Key Facts: United Club membership now costs $750 or 94,000 miles, up from $650 or 85,000 miles. A new “All Access” tier allows two guests but costs $1,400 or 175,000 miles annually. Changes take effect immediately for new members; current members…

United Airlines hikes airport lounge fees in bid to curb overcrowding

United Airlines Holdings Inc. will begin charging customers more to access its airport lounges to help combat a rise in overcrowding since the pandemic. Individual United Club memberships will now cost $750 or 94,000 reward miles a year for MileagePlus loyalty program members, the company said in a message to customers on Monday. The company is also adding a new “All Access” membership tier priced at $1,400 or 175,000 miles that extends lounge a…

United increases airport lounge fees to counter overcrowding

United Airlines announced Monday that it's increasing the fees on its rewards cards that allow access to its airport lounges and offering new perks to cardholders.The cost of an individual United Club membership is being increased from $650 or 85,000 reward miles to $750 or 94,000 miles a year. Only the passholder will be able to access the United Club lounge network.It's also creating a new "All Access" membership tier that lets customers bring…

United Air hikes airport lounge fees in bid to curb overcrowding

United Airlines Holdings Inc. will begin charging customers more to access its airport lounges to help combat a rise in overcrowding since the pandemic. Individual United Club memberships will now cost $750 or 94,000 reward miles a year for MileagePlus loyalty program members, the company said in a message to customers on Monday. The company is also adding a new “All Access” membership tier priced at $1,400 or 175,000 miles that extends lounge a…

United Airlines makes big change to popular program after Southwest ditched perk

FOLLOWING Southwest’s removal of a popular perk, United Airlines has made several big changes to its rewards programs. As the popular carrier raises its annual fees for its rewards credit cards and yearly lounge membership, flyers will have to dish out more cash to enjoy the perks. United Airlines has made several major changes to its rewards credit cards and yearly lounge membershipsGetty Images - Getty Airport customers will now have to pay mo…

United Airlines overhauls lounge access policies, membership - The Points Guy

If you’re looking to enter the United Club, you might want to pay attention to this news. The Chicago-based airline announced major changes to United Club access policies on Monday. The updates include new membership options, guest policies and timing restrictions. The changes aren’t as sweeping as what Delta Air Line announced for its (often overcrowded) Sky Clubs, but there are some big updates that are sure to catch your attention. Savvy read…