United Premier 1K Status Star Alliance Gold 1 Year, 2 Year and 5 Year

 Priority airport check-in. Look for the Star Alliance Gold sign to skip the lines and check in quicker, where available.

 Priority baggage handling. Your bags receive priority handling, so they’re among the first on and off the plane. This minimizes your wait at the airport when you land.

 Airport lounge access. Escape the crowds with complimentary entry for you and one guest in more than 1,000 airport lounges worldwide when flying a member airline. Lounge benefits vary by location, but most offer food and refreshments, free Wi-Fi, places to work and relax, and more.

 Priority boarding. Get on the plane faster by boarding with first-class and business-class passengers, regardless of your ticket class.

 Extra baggage allowance. The Star Alliance Gold baggage allowance provides an additional 44 lbs. (20 kg.) when weight limits apply or an extra piece of luggage when they don’t. This benefit does not apply to all partner airlines or may only be available on connecting Star Alliance flights.

 Gold Track priority screening. At more than 150 locations, you’ll move through airport security and customs more quickly by using exclusive priority lanes.

 Priority reservations waitlist. When your desired service class is unavailable when making a reservation, you’ll receive priority access if seats open up. This benefit is not available when booking an award ticket.

 Priority airport standby. When you want to make changes, but the desired flight is full, you’ll receive priority access to the standby list. However, benefits do not apply to award tickets.

 Heathrow Express upgrades. Get a free upgrade to Business First Class on the Heathrow Express when you purchase a standard class single or return ticket.