When you become a Premier ®, Premier Executive®, or Premier Executive 1K® member in MileagePlus, you are recognized as an elite member when you travel on all the Star Alliance airlines. Star Alliance Silver and Star Alliance Gold status provides additional recognition and rewards across all the member airlines – this is in addition to what you receive with your MileagePlus elite status on United.
Premier members are recognized as Star Alliance Silver members
Star Alliance Silver benefits:
Priority Reservations Waitlisting - when there aren't any seats left on your preferred flight, you are given priority over non-status members should a seat become available.
Priority Airport Standby - gives you higher priority when standing by for a flight at the airport.
Premier Executive and 1K members are recognized as Star Alliance Gold members
Star Alliance Gold benefits:
Priority Reservations Waitlisting - when there aren't any seats left on your preferred flight, you are given priority over Star Alliance Silver and non-status members should a seat become available.
Priority Airport Standby - gives you higher priority when standing-by for a flight at the airport.
Priority Airport Check-in - allows you to check-in at the Business and/or First Class counter.
Priority Baggage Handling - like you, your bags get priority treatment and are among the first to be unloaded.
Extra Baggage Allowance - an additional 44 pounds or one additional piece of luggage which means you can check in three bags instead of two.
Priority Boarding - enjoy the freedom of boarding at your convenience along with First and Business Class passengers.
Airport Lounge Access - available worldwide for you and a friend when you travel internationally with any Star Alliance member airline, regardless of your class of travel.
