United Airlines says the value of their credit cards is increasing along with the annual fees, up to$ 695 for the United Club Card. Chase and United Airlines are announcing “new and improved” travel perks for their tickets, but they come at an elevated cost. The innovative card bonuses and costs were revealed on March 24, 2025, to both existing and potential customers. Chase and United say that cardmembers may get increased benefit from their accounts despite the increased monthly payment. At the minimum, they claim the United Explorer card now comes with over$ 800 in value for a$ 150 annual fee. The United Explorer card now comes with up to$ 60 of rideshare credit in a calendar year, as well as a 10, 000-mile award flight discount for a future ticket. Flyers can also earn$ 100 in United Travel credits for a United flight or other select United purchases, and up to$ 100 in statement credits on United Hotels purchases. At$ 350 per year, the United Quest card now comes with$ 200 in United Travel Credits for a United flight or other select United purchases, up to$ 100 in rideshare credits, and two Economy Plus upgrade certificates. Cardholders even get 1, 000 cards reward Premier Qualifying Points each system time, along with the opportunity to earn enough points to receive MileagePlus Premier Platinum status. For the top-end United Club card and its$ 650 annual fee, members still get membership to the lounge network, which United values at$ 750 annually. Cardholders also get up to$ 150 in rideshare credits per year, the opportunity to earn up to 20, 000 miles in award flight discounts annually, and 1, 500 card bonus Premier Qualifying Points each year. The Club cards is also the only cards where members can generate Premier 1K position through investing. To celebrate the new accounts, United and Chase are offering increased payouts for new cardmembers. United MileagePlus Explorer cardholders may receive 80, 000 bonus miles after qualifying payments, and United MileagePlus Quest users can receive 90, 000 extra yards and 500 Premier Qualifying Miles after find payments. Those who opt for the United MileagePlus Club cards you receive 95, 000 extra miles after qualifying purchases. Share your thoughts on the new accounts on the FlyerTalk communities.
