Above and Beyond
OnePass Elite status retains all of the exclusive perks and benefits our members have come to expect from our program. Get more information on OnePass Elite status.
Now as part of the Star Alliance network, Continental’s OnePass Elite members will also automatically gain Star Alliance Gold or Silver Elite status. It’s that simple.
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Star Elite Status |
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OnePass Gold Elite |  |  | Star Alliance Gold |
 | OnePass Silver Elite |  |  | Star Alliance Silver |
Enjoy worldwide recognition and travel benefits on all Star Alliance member airlines and easily earn elite qualifying miles and points to over 1,100 destinations. You’ll also have lounge access to the largest lounge network in the world. Learn more about lounge access.
Take a look at the additional benefits our OnePass Elite members enjoy with Star Alliance Elite status:
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Gold Status |
Silver Status |
| Priority Reservations Waitlisting* - when there aren't any seats left on your preferred flight, gives you priority should a seat become available. |
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| Priority Airport Standby* - gives you top priority when standing by for a flight at the airport. |
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| Priority Airport Check-in - allows you to check-in at the Business and/or First Class counter. |
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| Priority Baggage Handling - like you, your bags get priority treatment and are among the first to be unloaded. |
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| Extra Baggage Allowance - an additional 50 pounds (22 kg) or one additional piece of luggage** which means you can check in three bags instead of two. |
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| Priority Boarding† - enjoy the freedom of boarding at your convenience along with First and Business Class passengers. |
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| Airport Lounge Access - available worldwide for you and a friend†† when you travel on an eligible Star Alliance member flight. |
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* Not permitted for Star Alliance Award tickets.
** Applies on flights between North and South America.
† Where available.
†† Guests must enter with eligible Star Alliance Gold members (OnePass Platinum and Gold members) and must depart on a Star Alliance airline, though not necessarily on the same flight.
When travelling internationally on a Star Alliance member-operated flight, eligible Star Alliance Gold Elite members (OnePass Platinum and Gold members) may visit designated Star Alliance member lounges. Continental, United and US Airways Star Alliance Gold Elite members may access any Presidents Club, Red Carpet Club and US Airways Club on the day of departure with a Star Alliance international itinerary. Continental Star Alliance Gold Elite members may access other Star Alliance member lounges before an international departure on a Star Alliance member airline flight.
You are invited to bring one guest to any Star Alliance Gold member lounge. Present your valid OnePass Gold or Platinum Elite card or any Star Alliance airline frequent flyer card with the Star Alliance Gold logo for entry. You must also present a Star Alliance member airline boarding pass for an international same-day departure.
At some destinations, a contract lounge may be available. Star Alliance Gold members may access contract lounges when traveling internationally with a Star Alliance member airline that has an agreement with the contract lounge.
Present your same-day international boarding pass on the Star Alliance member airline that has contracted the lounge. You must also present a valid OnePass Gold or Platinum Elite card, or any Star Alliance airline frequent flyer card, with the Star Alliance Gold logo for entry.