Star Alliance /Air NZ Lounge

[marvel]

Hi. I would like to know if there is a club you can join like the Priority Club
but that gives you access to the AirNZ or Star Alliance Clubs. We don't travel that often but with two kids I am happy to pay to get into the clubs whilst waiting around the airport. Any help appreciated.

 

[mabunji]

Hi. I would like to know if there is a club you can join like the Priority Club
but that gives you access to the AirNZ or Star Alliance Clubs. We don't travel that often but with two kids I am happy to pay to get into the clubs whilst waiting around the airport. Any help appreciated.

I believe you can purchase membership of United Airlines Red Carpet club at US $500 member, US $850 member + spouse. This gives you reciprocal rights in Star Alliance lounges.

Features and privileges

Now you can travel in a world where comfort is a priority. Welcome to United Red Carpet Club®. A comfortable respite from the day's travel, these renowned lounges await you in over 40 locations worldwide. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a light snack. Connect with your office in a quiet atmosphere. Or simply relax and escape the hustle of your world before your next flight. Discover why our most frequent travelers choose United Red Carpet Club as their oasis.Features and privileges

• Comfortable lounges centrally located in our busiest terminals
• Personalized travel assistance
• Complimentary soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea and cappuccino
• Complimentary breakfast pastries and afternoon snacks
• Premium spirits, wine and beer for a nominal fee
• Morning newspapers, periodicals and magazines
• High-speed WiFi wireless internet service in many U.S. locations for a nominal fee
• Fax service for a nominal fee and complimentary photocopies
• Telephones with free local calls and data jacks with power outlets for your laptop computer
• Conference rooms available in many U.S. clubs for a competitive fee
• Reciprocal Club privileges are extended to United Red Carpet Club members when traveling on Star Alliancemember airlines and US Airways Club®.
• Guest privileges
• Competitive membership fees (elite Mileage Plus® members enjoy special discounts)

Additional details

• Two guests per member in U.S. locations
• One guest per member outside the U.S.
• One guest per member at Star Alliance partner lounges

 

[serfty]

You can joint the AirNZ Koru CLub ...

Membership Options: Koru Club: Airpoints: Air New Zealand - NZ Site

It's a bit cheaper than UA, but might not allow access to as many lounges outside of NZ:

• International Lounges: Lounge Information: Koru Club: Airpoints: Air New Zealand - NZ Site

 

[marvel]

thanks for that. The united one looks interesting. The priority club also gives you all the united lounges but not the reciprical rights to Star Alliance clubs. Would the united spouse membership include children ?? It would make it alot easier if there was one that covered all Star Alliance.

 

[littl_flier]

thanks for that. The united one looks interesting. The priority club also gives you all the united lounges but not the reciprocal rights to Star Alliance clubs. Would the united spouse membership include children ?? It would make it alot easier if there was one that covered all Star Alliance.

The United spouse membership would include you, your spouse and 1 guest each. So two adults, two children if you like. If you had a mean lounge dragon, they might say no if you had extra children, (more than 2) but generally they turn a blind eye for families.