United status match benefits on Air NZ

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iM

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 27 Jul 2016

Total posts 32

I just had my three month status match approved by United, which gives me Star Alliance Gold. I'm flying Air NZ premium economy  Syd/Akl/Lax return in a couple of weeks, how do I use my newfound status to gain lounge entry in those three ports?? 

sanj747

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 01 Nov 2016

Total posts 148

I just had my three month status match approved by United, which gives me Star Alliance Gold. I'm flying Air NZ premium economy Syd/Akl/Lax return in a couple of weeks, how do I use my newfound status to gain lounge entry in those three ports??

You should be able to access the Air NZ business class lounges in SYD/AKL and LAX with your United gold.

iM

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 27 Jul 2016

Total posts 32

I just had my three month status match approved by United, which gives me Star Alliance Gold. I'm flying Air NZ premium economy Syd/Akl/Lax return in a couple of weeks, how do I use my newfound status to gain lounge entry in those three ports??
You should be able to access the Air NZ business class lounges in SYD/AKL and LAX with your United gold.


So just show the United app with the status listed?


henrus

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 23 Oct 2013

Total posts 765

It should appear on your boarding pass with star gold and will scan green when entering the lounge.


You must have the United number as frequent flyer program in the booking otherwise Air NZ will not grant access.

iM

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 27 Jul 2016

Total posts 32

It should appear on your boarding pass with star gold and will scan green when entering the lounge.

You must have the United number as frequent flyer program in the booking otherwise Air NZ will not grant access.

Thanks, that's the info I was after.


sanj747

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 01 Nov 2016

Total posts 148

I just had my three month status match approved by United, which gives me Star Alliance Gold. I'm flying Air NZ premium economy Syd/Akl/Lax return in a couple of weeks, how do I use my newfound status to gain lounge entry in those three ports??
You should be able to access the Air NZ business class lounges in SYD/AKL and LAX with your United gold.


So just show the United app with the status listed?


Yes but as Henrus mentioned best you have the UA mileage plus number in your booking. I have it on my App but always include on my AirNZ tickets.

iM

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 27 Jul 2016

Total posts 32

I just had my three month status match approved by United, which gives me Star Alliance Gold. I'm flying Air NZ premium economy Syd/Akl/Lax return in a couple of weeks, how do I use my newfound status to gain lounge entry in those three ports??
You should be able to access the Air NZ business class lounges in SYD/AKL and LAX with your United gold.


So just show the United app with the status listed?


Yes but as Henrus mentioned best you have the UA mileage plus number in your booking. I have it on my App but always include on my AirNZ tickets.

Thanks. I got on to Air NZ and they updated the booking to incorporate the United details. All good now .

Carrots

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 06 Oct 2017

Total posts 39

Did you find they updated your electronic/app membership card to reflect the new status?

jch

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 15 Nov 2017

Total posts 143

Enjoy the breakfast burrito in the Sydney Air NZ Lounge! :)

Gerbu

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 04 Apr 2018

Total posts 2

I saw in the United rules:

  1. Premier membership materials will be not issued for the 90-day Offer Period. You may enjoy Premier benefits on United®- or United® Express-operated flights by providing your account number when making reservations or at check-in. During the 90-day Offer Period, you may not have access to all reciprocal Premier benefits with United's partners, including access to Star Alliance lounges.

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