Have United MileagePlus elite status. Those who earn Star Alliance Gold status through United MileagePlus (including Premier Gold, Platinum, and 1K members) can access United Clubs during same day international travel.
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When traveling on a Star Alliance member-operated flight, eligible Star Alliance Gold members (MileagePlus Premier 1K, Premier Platinum and Premier Gold) may visit designated Star Alliance member lounges.
Loyalty membershipAccess to United lounges is primarily available to United Club members, United Polaris business class customers, Star Alliance Gold members and other eligible travelers. United Club membership is available for purchase and prices are based on your current MileagePlus status level (subject to change).
United Platinum status is valuableAlong with perks such as free checked bags, better seating and complimentary elite status with other partners, Platinum members receive 40 PlusPoints, which can be used for incredibly valuable international business class upgrades.
Access to United lounges is primarily available to United Club members, United Polaris business class customers, Star Alliance Gold members and other eligible travelers. United Club membership is available for purchase and prices are based on your current MileagePlus status level (subject to change).
You can get free access to an airline lounge by redeeming miles or opening a credit card with lounge benefits. Airline elite status also comes with lounge benefits. If you're a U.S. military member on active duty, you might qualify for free lounge access with select airlines.
Airport lounge access requires a membership, day pass or qualifying airline ticket. Business and first-class passengers often get free access to airline lounges, as do elite members and some U.S. military personnel. The access policy varies by airline.
Platinum members can bring 1 guest (adult or child) and all their children under 18 into the Air France and KLM Lounges for free if they are on the same flight.
Plaza Premium loungesYou'll need to show your Platinum Card, government-issued identification and a confirmed same-day boarding pass to enter. You may enter with one guest for no additional cost. Other guests will need to purchase a day pass; the cost of a day pass varies by location.
United's lounges are not part of the Priority Pass network, so Priority Pass holders cannot access United Clubs. If you're deciding between a Priority Pass membership or a United Club membership, you'll need to look at your travel patterns and the cost of each membership.