United Airlines Increases Fees for Lounges and Credit Cards While Adding New Perks

The airline's updated pricing and benefits reflect a focus on loyalty revenue and premium service demand, with changes effective immediately for new customers.

Individual United Club lounge memberships now cost $750 annually or 94,000 miles, while memberships with guest access are priced at $1,400 or 175,000 miles.
Annual fees for United's co-branded credit cards have increased, with the Explorer card rising from $95 to $150 and the Quest card from $250 to $350.
New cardholder perks include rideshare credits, travel credits, and opportunities for upgrades and elite status, starting immediately for existing cardholders.
The United Club Infinite Card fee has risen from $525 to $695, now including an annual lounge membership and $150 in rideshare credits.
United Airlines has added 17 million MileagePlus members in recent years, with loyalty-related revenue growing 10% to $3.49 billion in 2024.