United Airlines

United Airlines is a United States-based airline company. It serves both domestic and international passengers. Internationally, it covers up to six continents worldwide. It has its headquarters at Willis Tower, Chicago, Illinois.

United Airlines is popular for its top-notch airline services. It is the third largest airline in the world. Its flight services are functional to 342 destinations worldwide. It has a fleet size of 839.

What is the Boarding Process of United Airlines?

United Airlines have created a smart and comfortable boarding process for their passengers to prevent last-minute confusion or hassle at the airport.

United Airlines passengers are divided into different boarding groups; this enables hassle-free boarding. The groups are as follows,

Pre-boarding Group -

The pre-boarding group includes special cases like,

Unaccompanied Minors.
Disabled Passengers.
Active Military Members.
United Global Service Members.
Families with 2yrs or younger children.
Premier 1K members.

Group 1 -

Group 1 includes the following

Premier Platinum Members.
Premier Gold Members.
Star Alliance Gold Members.
United Polaris, United First, and United Business Passengers

Group 2 -

Group 2 includes the following,

Premier Silver Members.
Star Alliance Silver Members.
Passengers have Premier Access or Priority Boarding.
Members with United Explorer, Club, Presidential Plus, and Awards Card.

Group 3-5 -

Groups 3-5 include the following passengers,

Economy Plus.
United Economy.
Basic Economy.

United Airlines have arranged and organized their passengers according to priority via the above groups.

At the airport, there will be two color-coded lanes; the blue lane is for Group 1 passengers, and the green lane is for Group 2 passengers. Once Groups 1 and 2 have boarded, Groups 3-5 will board through the green lane. The Pre-boarding group will have a separate boarding channel.

What are the various flying options in United Airlines?

Basic Economy -

Passengers flying through Basic Economy can carry one personal bag and checked baggage. The personal bag must not exceed the dimensions of 9"*10"*17". It is the most budget-friendly travel option available with basic in-flight services.

United Economy -

The United Economy is a luxurious option when compared to the basic economy. It provides passengers with dining, drinking, and entertainment options. The following are the services available,

Complimentary hot and cold beverages that include tea, coffee, or juices.
Complimentary snacks like cookies or snack mix.
Complimentary dining with freshly prepared meals.
Some purchase options of Beer, wine, and spirits.
A private United Screening with various movies and shows for entertainment.
There is the provision of Direct TV, Audio entertainment, United Wifi, and Hemisphere Magazine.
It also has six inches of extra legroom for comfortable seating.

Economy Plus -

Economy Plus is a premium seating option, with extra leg room for comfort and seating provision at the front to exit the plane first. Passengers can choose Economy Plus One-time or Economy Plus Subscriptions, which they can club with their Basic Economy tickets.

United First -

Passengers choosing United First flying options are considered privileged United Airlines members. They are offered premium seating, dining, and drinking, boarding, and entertainment services.

United Polaris -

United Polaris is the most expensive and premium flying service United Airlines provides. Passengers can experience an on-air five-star hotel service with the United Polaris flying option with all top-notch amenities.