United Airlines Adds New Tiered Fare Options in Premium Cabins

United Airlines Holdings Inc. is introducing a new tiered-fare structure with three options for premium cabins, the company said in a release Friday.Author of the article:You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — United Airlines Holdings Inc. is introducing a new tiered-fare structure with three options for premium cabins, the company said in a release Friday. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.The airline will offer base, standard and flexible options for its Polaris and Premium Plus customers on long-haul international, transcontinental US and select Hawaii flights. The new base tier offers the lowest price point but fewer benefits. For Polaris, base-fare holders will receive one free checked bag and United Club access, but will not have Polaris lounge access, flight change privileges, upgrade eligibility, free seat selection or refund rights. Standard fares include those perks, and flexible tickets add the ability to receive a full refund upon request. “These new tiered options give customers more choice and make it easier to find a fare that includes the benefits they want most — whether that’s a great value, added perks or maximum flexibility,“ said Andrew Nocella, United’s chief commercial officer, in the release.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.On select transcontinental US and Hawaii routes, United will also rebrand the front cabin as “United Polaris,” with standard and flexible fare holders gaining access to the Polaris lounge. The airline redesigned its website and mobile app to display the new categories and plans to launch in select markets this month, with a broader rollout later this year.The announcement comes a day after United raised checked-bag fees by $10 on domestic, Mexico, Canada and Latin American flights — its first such increase in two years — as the airline contends with jet fuel costs that have surged in the past month.Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4© 2026 Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can manage saved articles in your account.and save up to 100 articles!You can manage your saved articles in your account and clicking the X located at the bottom right of the article.