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United Airlines announced on Monday that reward cards are increasing, which will allow access to airport lounges and offer new perks to cardholders.
The cost of individual United Club memberships has increased from $650 or 85,000 miles of reward miles to $750 or 94,000 miles per year. Only the pass holders have access to the United Club Lounge Network.
It is also creating a new “All Access” membership tier that allows customers to bring up to two guests to their company's airport lounges at a cost of $1,400 or 175,000 miles.
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United Airlines has announced a rate hike that will allow Grant travelers to access exclusive airport lounges. (Nicolas Econommu /via NuruPhoto /Getty Images)
Existing members will remain current terms until their membership expires, but new signup changes will take effect from Monday.
Existing card members are set to change their annual fees on the next annual renewal date after August 1, 2025, so you can access the new benefits immediately.
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| ual | United Airlines Holdings Inc. | 74.87 | +0.83 |
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United also updated cardholder fees and other perks, with annual membership fees on the United Explorer Card rising from $95 to $150 with an additional $60 ride-sharing credit.
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United's airport lounge amenities have become more popular in recent years. (Callaghan O'Hare/Bloomberg Via/Getty Images)
The annual fee for the United Quest Card is $100 for ride-share credits and $100 for annual United Travel Credits that can be used for flights, plus an upgrade to a $100 seat, rising from $250 to $350.
The United Club Card has an annual fee of between $525 and $695. This includes $750 worth of lounge membership, plus $150 ride-sharing credits and a free Instacart+ membership.
Airlines such as United have seen an increase in lounge access demand over the years following the Covid pandemic as the amount of travellers passing through the airport has recovered and members have sought access to exclusive amenities.
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Members register through Frequent Flyer Program or airline co-branded credit cards to generate additional revenue streams for the company.
