Airport lounges provide travelers with an enhanced travel experience by allowing them to relax in a quiet place, away from the hustle and bustle of airport terminals, while enjoying complimentary food and drinks.
There is no shortage of airport lounge networks out there, from Priority Pass lounges to Amex Centurion Lounges, but in this post, we will be focusing our attention on Star Alliance lounges — including how you can access them, where you will find them, and what they offer to travelers.
How To Access Star Alliance Lounges
Like all airport lounge networks, there are requirements that you must meet in order to visit them. While they are ways to get into select Star Alliance lounges, like having a United Club membership, there are really only 3 ways to access every U.S. Star Alliance lounge:
- Flying long-haul first class with a Star Alliance airline
- Flying long-haul business class with a Star Alliance airline
- Having Star Alliance Gold status
Further, if you have Star Alliance Gold status you are able to bring 1 guest that is traveling on your same flight.
How To Get Star Alliance Gold Status
Image Credit: Star AllianceThere are currently 26 Star Alliance member airlines, and each offers its own loyalty program that can get you Star Alliance Gold status. In the table below you can see what status level you need to reach with any Star Alliance member airline in order to receive Star Alliance Gold.
Status Needed for Star Alliance Gold
Member Airline | Status for Star Alliance Gold | Member Airline | Status for Star Alliance Gold | Member Airline | Status for Star Alliance Gold |
Aegean Airlines | Miles+Bonus Gold | Brussels Airlines | Miles & More Senator/HON Circle | Shenzhen Airlines | PhoenixMiles Gold/Platinum |
Air Canada | Aeroplan Elite 50K | Copa Airlines | ConnectMiles Gold/Platinum | Singapore Airlines | KrisFlyer Gold |
Air China | PhoenixMiles Gold/Platinum | Croatia Airlines | Miles & More Senator/HON Circle | South African Airways | Star Alliance Gold/Platinum |
Air India | Golden Edge Club/ The Maharajah Club | Egypt Air | Plus Gold/Elite/Platinum | Swiss Airlines | Miles & More Senator/HON Circle |
Air New Zealand | Airpoints Gold/Elite | Ethiopian Airlines | ShebaMiles Gold/Platinum | TAP Air Portugal | Miles&Go Gold |
ANA | Mileage Club Platinum/Diamond | EVA Air | Infinity MileageLands Gold/Platinum | Thai Airways | Royal Orchid Plus Gold/Platinum |
Asiana Airlines | Asiana Club Diamond/Platinum | LOT Polish Airlines | Miles & More Senator/HON Circle | Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles Elite/Elite Plus |
Austrian Airlines | Miles & More Senator/HON Circle | Lufthansa | Miles & More Senator/HON Circle | United Airlines | MileagePlus Gold/Platinum/1K |
Avianca | LifeMiles Gold/Diamond | Scandinavian Airlines | EuroBonus Gold/Diamond/Pandion | | |
Hot Tip: If you reach Star Alliance Gold status through the United MileagePlus program, you may only access United Clubs within the U.S. when departing from that airport on an international Star Alliance flight, not when departing on a domestic flight with United.
Full List of U.S. Star Alliance Lounges
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
United Club
Location: West Concourse, mezzanine level, across from gate 13
Hours: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Lufthansa Business Lounge
Location: Terminal E, level 4, across from gate E11
Hours: Daily from 12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks
United Club
Location: Terminal B, level 3, near gate 24
Hours: Monday-Friday: 4:45am – 7:45pm; Saturday and Sunday: 5:00am – 7:00pm
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
United Club at Terminal 2 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Image Credit: UnitedSAS International Lounge
Location: Terminal 5, near gate M15
Hours: Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks
SWISS Business Class Lounge
This lounge is temporarily closed until further notice.
Location: Terminal 5, Concourse M, near gate M8
Hours: Daily from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services
United Club — B6
Location: Terminal 1, Concourse B, near gate B6
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — B18
Location: Terminal 1, Concourse B, near gate B18
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — C16
Location: Terminal 1, Concourse C, near gate C16
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — F8
Location: Terminal 2, Concourse F, near gate F8
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
United Club
Location: Between gates C14 and C16
Hours: Daily: 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program, family room
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
United Club
Location: Terminal E, between gates E6 and E7
Hours: Daily: 4:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
ANA Suite Lounge
Location: Directly next to boarding gates
Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to departure of last ANA flight
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink options, business center
ANA Lounge
Location: Directly next to boarding gates
Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to departure of last ANA flight
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink options, business center
United Club
Location: Diamond Head Concourse, Level 3, above gates G2 and G3
Hours: Daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Denver International Airport (DEN)
United Club — East
This lounge will be closed until further notice.
Location: Near gate B44
Hours: Daily from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — West
Location: Near gate B32
Hours: Daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Lufthansa Business Lounge
Location: North Terminal, departure level
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets. Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge.
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services
Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Location: North Terminal, departure level
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
United Club
Location: Terminal 1, between gates C1 and C3
Hours: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
George Bush Intercontinental Airport — Houston (IAH)
United Club — Terminal A
This lounge is temporarily closed until further notice.
Location: Terminal A, across from gate A9
Hours: Daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — Terminal B
Location: Terminal B, South Mezzanine, above United Express ticket counter
Hours: Daily from 5:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — Terminal C
Location: Terminal C, near gate C1
Hours: Daily from 5:45 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — Terminal C South
Location: Terminal C, South Concourse, near gate C33
Hours: Daily from 5:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program, family room
United Club — Terminal E
Location: Terminal E, between gate E11 and E12
Hours: Daily from 5:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program, family room
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
United Club
Location: Domestic Terminal, Concourse T between gate 11 and gate 12
Hours: Sunday-Friday: 4:45am – 9:15pm; Saturday: 4:45am – 7:15pm
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Air India Maharaja Lounge
Location: Fourth floor, past TSA security check near gate 5, next to the Emirates lounge
Hours: Daily from 8:15 a.m. to 30 minutes before the last departure
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets. Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge.
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink options, business center
Lufthansa Business Lounge
Location: Terminal 1, departure area, left after security control
Hours: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 a.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, sleeping area
Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Location: Terminal 1, departure area, left after security control
Hours: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities, sleeping area
SWISS Business Class Lounge
Location: Terminal 4, turn right after security and the lounge is on the left
Hours: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Location: Central Terminal Building, Concourse B, level 3
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink options, business center
United Club
Location: Terminal B, Level 3, near gates 40 to 59
Hours: Daily: 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at LAX. Image Credit: Air CanadaAir Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Location: Terminal 6
Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink options, business center
Star Alliance First Class Lounge
Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal, sixth floor, accessible via the elevator at the clock tower in the main atrium
Hours: Daily from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink options, business center, shower facilities, private rooms
Star Alliance Business Class Lounge
Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal, sixth floor, accessible via the elevator at the clock tower in the central atrium
Hours: Daily from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink options, business center, shower facilities, private rooms
United Club
Location: Terminal 7, across from gate 71A
Hours: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 12:15 a.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Harry Reid International Airport — Las Vegas (LAS)
United Club
Location: Concourse D, between gates 33 and 35, take elevator to the third floor
Hours: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Avianca VIP Lounge
This lounge will be closed until further notice.
Location: Terminal J, third floor, take the stairs located in front of J4
Hours: Daily from 1:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services
Turkish Airlines Lounge
Location: Concourse E, level 2, past the escalator on the left-hand side
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets. Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge.
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities
Turkish Airlines Lounge
Location: Concourse H, take the lift to the third floor, keep to the left until you reach the lounge entrance
Hours: Hours vary according to flight schedules
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets. Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge.
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
United Club
Location: Concourse E, between gates E6 and E8
Hours: Daily from 5:00am – 7:15pm
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Location: Concourse A
Hours: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drink options, business center
Lufthansa Business Lounge
Location: Terminal B, between gates 60 and 68
Hours: Daily from 2:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets. Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge.
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services
Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Location: Terminal B, between gates 60 and 68
Hours: Daily from 2:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services
SAS International Lounge
Location: Terminal B, Satellite, near gate 60
Hours: Daily from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks
United Club — A2
Location: Concourse A, near gate A2
Hours: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — C74
Location: Concourse C, near gate C74
Hours: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — C93
Location: Concourse C, near gate C93
Hours: Daily from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)
United Club
Location: Next to elevator across from gate 9
Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
United Club
Location: Concourse B, near gate 43
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
United Club
Location: Between Concourse C and D, second level
Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:00am – 7:30pm; Saturday to Sunday: 9:30am – 7:30pm
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
United Club
This lounge is temporarily closed until further notice.
Location: In process of moving to Terminal 3
Hours: Daily from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Portland International Airport (PDX)
United Club
Location: Concourse E, across from gate E1
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
United Club
Location: Terminal 2, across from gates D1 and D3
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
United Club
Location: Terminal B, across from gate 11
Hours: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
United Club
Location: Terminal B
Hours: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
United Club
Location: Terminal 2 West, mezzanine level, between gates 47 and 48
Hours: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
United Club at San Francisco International Airport. Image Credit: LoungeBuddyUnited Club — International Terminal
Location: International Terminal, between gates G6 and G9
Hours: Daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — E4
Location: Terminal 3, Boarding Area E, near gate E4
Hours: Daily from 5:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — F11
Location: International Terminal, between gates G6 and G9
Hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
United Club
Location: Concourse A, mezzanine level, across from gate A10
Hours: Daily from 4:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Turkish Airlines Lounge at IAD. Image Credit: Priority PassLufthansa Business Lounge
Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse B, near gates B49 and B51
Hours: Daily from 1:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets. Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge.
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities
Lufthansa Senator Lounge
Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse B, near gates B49 and B51
Hours: Daily from 2:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services, shower facilities
Turkish Airlines Lounge
Location: Concourse B, near gates B49 and B51
Hours: Daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Priority Pass members, Star Alliance Gold, or Star Alliance business class tickets. Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge.
Select Amenities: Complimentary food and drinks, business services
United Club — C4
This lounge is temporarily closed until further notice.
Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near gate C4
Hours: Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — C7
Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near gate C7
Hours: Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — C17
Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near gate C17
Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
United Club — D8
Location: Midfield Terminal, Concourse C, near gate D8
Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Guest Access: Star Alliance Gold members may bring 1 guest (traveling on the same flight) into the lounge, and United Club members may bring 2 guests. Travelers with Star Alliance Gold via the United MileagePlus program may only access U.S. United Clubs when departing on an international Star Alliance flight.
Select Amenities: Premium wine and spirits program
Star Alliance Lounge Food and Amenities
While the exact food and amenities you’ll find in Star Alliance lounges might vary greatly based on the type and size of the lounge, you can expect to have access to free food and beverage options (including alcohol), free Wi-Fi, and seating options for you to kick back and relax in before your flight.
There are some lounges, though, that might offer more premium food and beverage options, along with amenities like business centers, family rooms, and shower facilities.
Final Thoughts
If you’re a Star Alliance frequent flyer, having such a large network of Star Alliance lounges available to you is a huge benefit. Of course, the only downside is that you’ll either need to fly in business class, first class, or have Star Alliance Gold status in order to visit them with any sort of regularity. But those who do will get to enjoy all the comforts and spoils that come along with lounges in the Star Alliance network.
As Star Alliance member airlines continue to expand their U.S. lounge network, we will continually update this post as regularly as possible so you’ve got the most up-to-date information.