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.
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)