Would you pay $600 to retain United Gold status or get an Explorer card with $95 annual fee? I have other CCs already and only need free checked bag tbh and the complimentary upgrades on the gold. I have TSA, Clear and can easily get past security.

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I hardly get upgraded as a 1K. Spend that $600 on extra leg room or business class seats when you want them. If you fly a few times a year with checked bag than the cc is no brainer

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Im ORD too and I usually get upgraded on non-United Star Alliance flights.

Um if you're $600 away from Gold then you prob already qualified for Silver so you don't even need Explorer regardless.

The difference is really just 2vs1 bag, fast track with other *A airlines, lounge access

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Thank you!

If you want to spend a lot of money, get the United Club card instead

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