Passengers traveling in the United Polaris business class have automatic access to the United Club lounge. Star Alliance Gold members can access United Club Lounges when traveling on a Star Alliance member airline flight.

In 2026, the access rules for Star Alliance Gold members at United Club locations depend strictly on the type of flight you are taking and your membership program. If you are a Star Alliance Gold member through a partner airline (like Lufthansa or Singapore Airlines), you can access United Club lounges on any same-day Star Alliance flight, whether domestic or international. However, if you are a United MileagePlus Premier Gold member (or higher), you cannot access United Clubs when traveling on a purely domestic U.S. itinerary. You only gain access when traveling on an international Star Alliance flight. This policy is designed to manage lounge capacity at busy domestic hubs. All eligible guests are entitled to bring one companion traveling on the same flight. Access is generally granted only at the departure airport for your flight, and you must present a valid boarding pass with the Star Alliance Gold indicator to the lounge agent upon arrival.