Comparing United Airlines Credit Cards

Comparing United Airlines Credit Cards

Source: The Points Guy

Summary

United Airlines offers a range of credit cards with varying perks, including the United Explorer Card, United Quest Card, United Club Card, and United Business Card. The best card for you depends on how often you fly United and which benefits you’ll actually use. The United Explorer Card is best for occasional flyers, while the United Quest Card is suitable for regular flyers who check bags often and want a real head start toward Premier status. The United Club Card is ideal for frequent flyers who want lounge access, and the United Business Card is designed for small-business owners who fly United regularly.


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The United Explorer Card offers a discount of at least 10% when booking flights with miles, one complimentary checked bag for the primary cardmember and one companion, priority boarding, and two United Club one-time passes per year.
The United Quest Card provides two complimentary checked bags, priority boarding, a $200 annual United travel credit, and Premier Access travel services.
The United Club Card offers unlimited United Club access, free first and second checked bags, priority boarding, and more than $875 in annual partner credits.
The United Business Card includes two United Club one-time passes per year, a complimentary first checked bag, priority boarding, and a $125 United travel credit.

The United MileagePlus program overhaul made it more valuable to be a United cardholder, with cardholders and elite members earning more miles and getting better award ticket discounts.