What happened
- Check-in: Access to dedicated First Class check-in counters (or mixed First/Business if FC is unavailable) when flying Economy or Business.
- Priority: Higher rebooking priority during disruptions and higher standby priority.
- Boarding: Boarding in Group 1 on applicable flights.
- Seats: Free advance seat selection in Economy (including Extra Legroom, Preferred Zone, and Classic) for the member and one companion. For Lufthansa Group HON Circle members flying United (Effective July 22, 2026):
- Check-in: Access to United's highest tier, Global Reception, at all hub airports (DEN, EWR, IAD, IAH, ORD, LAX, SFO), including priority security escort. If unavailable, use Global Services desks or Premier Access at non-hubs.
- Boarding: Boarding Group 1.
- Seats: Free Economy Plus or Preferred Economy seat selection for the member and one companion on United flights (currently available after booking).
- Priority: Higher priority during disruptions and top-of-list standby priority. The benefits are asymmetric, designed to keep high-value fliers on their respective metal, but offer tangible ground and seat benefits for top-tier holders
United Airlines and Lufthansa Group (including Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, and Discover) have launched extended reciprocal benefits for their top-tier elites. For United Global Services members flying Lufthansa Group: