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Customers ticketed with other Star Alliance® carriers should consult the policy from each member airline or the Star Alliance lounge policy regarding lounge access.
- United ClubSM members
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United Club members have access to United Club locations and select partner lounges. Access privileges and credentials vary by club type. Refer to the chart below for more details.
| Clubs or lounges |
Access |
Guests allowedc |
Credentials required |
United Club US Airways Club |
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2 or familya |
- United Club card
- Valid ID
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 Star Alliance branded loungesb and Business Class lounges owned by Star Alliance member airlines |
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1 |
- United Club card
- Boarding pass for same-day travel on a Star Alliance flight departing from the airport in which the lounge is located
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a. Family is defined as the member’s spouse and children under the age of 21.
b. The Star Alliance operates branded lounges in London, Los Angeles, Nagoya and Paris.
c. Guest must meet the same Star Alliance itinerary requirements as the member and access the designated lounge with the eligible member.
- United Star Alliance Gold members
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United Star Alliance Gold members may visit Star Alliance Gold lounges. (Look for the Star Alliance Gold logo at the entrance.)
Access privileges and credentials vary by club type. Refer to the chart below for more details.
| Clubs or lounges |
Access |
Guests allowedc |
Credentials required |
United Club US Airways Club |
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1 |
- Star Alliance Gold card
- Boarding pass for travel in conjunction with a Star Alliance international flight
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All Other Star Alliance Gold Loungesd (look for the Star Alliance Gold logo at the entrance)
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1 |
- Star Alliance Gold card
- Boarding pass for same-day travel on a Star Alliance flight departing from the airport in which the lounge is located
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c. Guest must meet the same Star Alliance itinerary requirements as the member and access the designated lounge with the eligible member.
d. At some departing airports, a contract lounge may be available. Invitation to access the lounge will be presented to the customer during check-in.
- United Global FirstSM, United BusinessFirst®, United First® and United Business® customers
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Customers traveling in United Global First, United BusinessFirst, United First and United Business may access United Club locations and select partner lounges.
Access privileges and credentials vary by lounge type. Refer to the chart below for more details.
| Clubs or lounges |
Access |
Guests alloweda |
Credentials required |
United Club US Airways Club |
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United Global First and United First: 1
United BusinessFirst and United Business: Not permitted |
- Boarding pass for international travel in United Global First, United BusinessFirst, United First or United Businesse
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 Star Alliance branded loungesd and Business Class lounges owned by Star Alliance member airlinesb |
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United Global First and United First: 1
United BusinessFirst and United Business: Not permitted |
- Boarding pass for same-day international travel in United Global First, United BusinessFirst, United First or United Business departure from the airport in which the lounge is locatede
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a. Guest must meet the same Star Alliance itinerary requirements as the member and access the designated lounge with the eligible member.
b. The Star Alliance operates branded lounges in London, Los Angeles, Nagoya and Paris.
d. At some departing airports, a contract lounge may be available. Invitation to access the lounge will be presented to the customer during check-in.
e. Travel within the U.S. (including Hawaii and Guam) in United First or United Business is not eligible.
Review information about United Club membership rules to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
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