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Star Alliance Elite Benefits

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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Enjoy worldwide recognition and travel benefits on all Star Alliance member airlines and easily earn elite qualifying miles and points to over 900 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:

Star Alliance Elite Status Benefits 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. Platinum Elite Gold Elite
Priority Airport Standby* - gives you top priority when standing by for a flight at the airport. Platinum Elite Gold Elite
Priority Airport Check-in - allows you to check-in at the Business and/or First Class counter. Platinum Elite
Priority Baggage Handling - like you, your bags get priority treatment and are among the first to be unloaded. Platinum Elite
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. Platinum Elite
Priority Boarding† - enjoy the freedom of boarding at your convenience along with First and Business Class passengers. Platinum Elite
Airport Lounge Access - available worldwide for you and a friend†† when you travel on an eligible Star Alliance member flight. Platinum Elite

* 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 traveling internationally on a Star Alliance member airline, 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. Most other designated Star Alliance member lounges outside the U.S. may be accessed by Continental Star Alliance Gold Elite members when traveling domestically or internationally on a Star Alliance member airline flight.

You are invited to bring one guest to any Star Alliance 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 a same-day international or domestic same-day departure depending upon the situation.

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