Can Star Alliance Gold members use United lounges?

Loyalty membership 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).



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You can also access Senator Lounges no matter the ticket class if you have either Lufthansa Miles & More Senator or Star Alliance Gold status.

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As a Star Alliance Gold customer you are welcome to visit any lounge with a Star Alliance Gold logo at the entrance before your flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline.

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MileagePlus members who've achieved Premier Gold and above in United's elite status program receive Star Alliance Gold elite status. To earn United Premier Gold, you must earn 7,000 Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs), or you can take 16 Premier Qualifying Flights (PQFs) while earning 6,000 PQPs.

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Admittance to United Club locations is permitted only at the departure and arrival airports for United, Star Alliance or a contracted partner operated flights.

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Although the American Express® Gold Card doesn't come with the ability to enter the lounge, it does provide a variety of other benefits. While most of these are food-focused, the card does offer some decent travel insurance, including trip delay insurance.

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Purchase a United Club day pass One-time passes to United Clubs cost $59 per person and can be bought in person or through United's mobile app.

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In addition to Premier Access, you'll earn 4X United miles on all United purchases which is nice but the biggest perk is that you get access to United Clubs, which are United airport lounges found all across the country. (You'll also get access to participating Star Alliance affiliated lounges worldwide.)

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Star Alliance Gold customers may be asked to show a valid Star Alliance Gold card (e.g. digital or physical FFP card) and proof of a connecting itinerary to access eligible privileges.

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The Star Alliance Los Angeles airport lounge is one of the world's very best airport lounges, and consistently wins prestigious industry awards each year. Most recently, it was named the World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge by Skytrax in June 2023.

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You can still buy Premier Access even if you aren't a MileagePlus member or aren't flying in a Premium cabin. Get it for one flight or your whole trip using our website, app, or at an airport kiosk. Prices start at $24. Keep in mind that when you buy Premier Access it doesn't include priority bag services.

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Star Alliance Gold entitles travelers to privileges that include rewards, discounts, priority check-in and boarding, extra baggage allowance, priority baggage handling, and entry at more than 1,000 airport lounges.

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You're automatically eligible for a Complimentary Premier Upgrade as long as you are a Premier member (the higher your status, the earlier you become eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades and are flying on an eligible ticket on any eligible United-operated flight.

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If you're unable to take a flight, try earning PQPs by spending on eligible United credit cards. The type of United credit card you have determines how much you'll need to spend to get a PQP boost and the number of PQPs you'll earn. » Learn more: Which United credit card should you get?

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