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Chase United MileagePlus Explorer Card
Chase United MileagePlus Club Card & Chase United MileagePlus Presidential Plus Card
The use of the credit card is not needed to receive benefits, just having a credit card linked to your account is sufficient (bag fee waiver does require use of the card)
Premier Access Benefits Premium Travel Services United Airlines
Priority boarding
The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.
The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.
Premier Access® travel services
Receive preferential treatment to ease your way through the airport with priority check-in, security screening (where available), boarding and baggage handling privileges.
Receive preferential treatment to ease your way through the airport with priority check-in, security screening (where available), boarding and baggage handling privileges.
Premier Access Benefits Premium Travel Services United Airlines
Originally Posted by UNITED.com
Customers who are not included in one of the groups above may have the option to purchase Premier Access for a particular flight. A Premier Access purchase includes priority check-in, security lane access (where available) and boarding, but it does not include priority baggage handling.
"Premier Access" (for non-elites - purchased, credit card preq,..) Q&A [consolidated]
Feb 8, 2015, 9:05 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Scotland.....where else?
Posts: 33
Premier access after flight route change
Yesterday, I logged onto United to find a schedule change to an upcoming flight. I called United for options as I was not happy at the new schedule which meant an trip of over 18 hours so I was offered a different route which I accepted. I had purchased premier access for the whole trip at point of booking and also some economy plus seats. I was told I would receive a refund for the economy plus seats purchased for the original flight (and I would have to rebook, which I have done) but I was told that the premier access would just transfer over.
On looking at my booking now when I log into United, the new flight route details are there along with the new purchased economy plus assigned seats BUT next to these new flight and seats details there is no mention of premier access whereas it is mentioned next to the flights home. I have called United to ask about this and they say they can see all flights have the premier access at their end but I am concerned that it doesn't say it on my screen and it still has an option to purchase this for the new flights.
Can anyone on the forum who has changed flights confirm that the premier access does in fact transfer across and I have nothing to worry about!
Thanks
On looking at my booking now when I log into United, the new flight route details are there along with the new purchased economy plus assigned seats BUT next to these new flight and seats details there is no mention of premier access whereas it is mentioned next to the flights home. I have called United to ask about this and they say they can see all flights have the premier access at their end but I am concerned that it doesn't say it on my screen and it still has an option to purchase this for the new flights.
Can anyone on the forum who has changed flights confirm that the premier access does in fact transfer across and I have nothing to worry about!
Thanks
Feb 8, 2015, 9:45 am
#2
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
So long as UA can "see" it, that is all that matters. If for some reason, when you OLCI, your BP does not print with PA on it, ask at check-in and it can be manually added. Definitely far from anything worrisome.
Feb 9, 2015, 12:05 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Scotland.....where else?
Posts: 33
Sep 24, 2015, 6:42 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 14
United, Premier Access, and the MileagePlus Club Card
Quick question: I booked my united airfare in August for a November trip. I applied and received my Chase MileagePlus United Club card in September (after the booking but before the travel). Will I have premier access for my trip in November when I print out my boarding pass?
Sep 24, 2015, 6:52 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: 1K
Posts: 784
Quick question: I booked my united airfare in August for a November trip. I applied and received my Chase MileagePlus United Club card in September (after the booking but before the travel). Will I have premier access for my trip in November when I print out my boarding pass?
"To receive priority boarding, the primary cardmember must include their MileagePlus® number in their reservation."
To me, this implies that you do NOT have to use the card to purchase the ticket. However, it does explicitly say that you will not receive a free checked bag if the reservation:
"To receive first standard checked bag free, the primary cardmember must include their MileagePlus® number in their reservation and use their MileagePlus Explorer Card to purchase their ticket(s)."
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Sep 27, 2015, 7:52 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: BWI,IAD,DCA
Programs: UA gold, Hyatt Plat Marriott silver,Hilton Gold, PC Plat., SPG Gold.,Hertz Gold, Global Entry
Posts: 650
My client pays for my airline ticket. When they include my FF# I receive priority boarding, and all the other benefits. I have the Mileage Plus card.
Dec 24, 2015, 9:48 am
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Scotland.....where else?
Posts: 33
Premier access cost
Does anyone know if the price to purchase premier access ever changes?
Just booked flights for a transatlantic trip in October 2016 and they are quoting a price per person for all legs. I am wondering if I should just buy that now in case the price increases or should I wait to see if the price comes down?
Any advice would be appreciated...............Merry Christmas!
Just booked flights for a transatlantic trip in October 2016 and they are quoting a price per person for all legs. I am wondering if I should just buy that now in case the price increases or should I wait to see if the price comes down?
Any advice would be appreciated...............Merry Christmas!
Dec 24, 2015, 9:58 am
#8
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5,814
Does anyone know if the price to purchase premier access ever changes?
Just booked flights for a transatlantic trip in October 2016 and they are quoting a price per person for all legs. I am wondering if I should just buy that now in case the price increases or should I wait to see if the price comes down?
Any advice would be appreciated...............Merry Christmas!
Just booked flights for a transatlantic trip in October 2016 and they are quoting a price per person for all legs. I am wondering if I should just buy that now in case the price increases or should I wait to see if the price comes down?
Any advice would be appreciated...............Merry Christmas!
Prices, starting at $15, are segment-based and subject to change. Premier Access is subject to availability. Premier Access purchases do not include priority baggage handling.
Premier Access®
From $15 to $59 per flight segment
From $15 to $59 per flight segment
Dec 24, 2015, 10:02 am
#9
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LIM
Programs: United Premier 1K, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold, AmEx Plat
Posts: 559
Just so you know, Premier Access in LIM is only $9. Probably because it does not include security lanes. Just check-in/baggage drop and boarding.
I think the pricing depends on what services are offered, and not what the season is.
I think the pricing depends on what services are offered, and not what the season is.
Dec 24, 2015, 10:19 am
#10
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HaMerkaz/Exit 145
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Posts: 13,167
It wouldn't include security lanes in TLV either, but I don't believe it's only $9
Dec 24, 2015, 10:56 am
#11
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Scotland.....where else?
Posts: 33
For EDI-EWR-MCO and return it is quoting $153 per person.....quite pricey! I was hoping it may come down
Dec 24, 2015, 11:31 am
#13
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Scotland.....where else?
Posts: 33
No, I have an E+ subscription and have my seats already selected.
United are quoting the following for premier access per leg: EDI-EWR $15, EWR-MCO $52, return MCO-EWR $34, EWR-EDI $52........total $153 and these are per person. Just think they have put the prices up
United are quoting the following for premier access per leg: EDI-EWR $15, EWR-MCO $52, return MCO-EWR $34, EWR-EDI $52........total $153 and these are per person. Just think they have put the prices up
Dec 24, 2015, 11:33 am
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
No, I have an E+ subscription and have my seats already selected.
United are quoting the following for premier access per leg: EDI-EWR $15, EWR-MCO $52, return MCO-EWR $34, EWR-EDI $52........total $153 and these are per person. Just think they have put the prices up
United are quoting the following for premier access per leg: EDI-EWR $15, EWR-MCO $52, return MCO-EWR $34, EWR-EDI $52........total $153 and these are per person. Just think they have put the prices up
Dec 24, 2015, 3:15 pm
#15
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HaMerkaz/Exit 145
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No, I have an E+ subscription and have my seats already selected.
United are quoting the following for premier access per leg: EDI-EWR $15, EWR-MCO $52, return MCO-EWR $34, EWR-EDI $52........total $153 and these are per person. Just think they have put the prices up
United are quoting the following for premier access per leg: EDI-EWR $15, EWR-MCO $52, return MCO-EWR $34, EWR-EDI $52........total $153 and these are per person. Just think they have put the prices up