Star Alliance gold card members can enjoy star gold card benefits when traveling with a connecting flights between a Star Alliance member airline and a connecting partner (or vice versa) that meet the conditions mentioned below
- Both flights must be issued on the same ticket
- The connecting time between the two flights must be 2–24 hours
For example: A Star Alliance gold card member issued a ticket with flight BR712/01JAN2019/10:00~12:05/TPE-SHA connecting flight HO1201/01JAN2019/14:55~17:35/SHA-SZX. Because the connecting flight departure time for HO1201 is within 2–24 hours after the arrival time of BR712, this member can enjoy Star Gold benefits.
Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting Partner | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card) | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card) |
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Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerPriority Airport Standby (note 1) | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerPriority Airport Check-in | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerExtra Baggage Allowance (note 2) | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerAirport Lounge Access (note 3) | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerPriority Boarding (note 4) | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
Benefits when Flying with a Star Alliance Connecting PartnerPriority Baggage Handling | Gold Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES | Diamond Card (Star Alliance Gold Card)YES |
Note
- Not permitted for Star Alliance Award tickets.
- You may check-in an additional 20kg (44lbs) or one extra piece of baggage when you travel with a Star Alliance connecting partner. Please contact your Star Alliance connecting partner for further details.
- Airport Lounge Access: Star Alliance Gold card members can be accompanied into the lounge by one companion who is traveling on the same flight. Please contact your Star Alliance connecting partner for further details.
- Available at airports where the connecting partner offers priority boarding.
To enjoy travel privileges, please make a reservation in your name as it appears on the membership card, and present your valid membership card at the airport. Please refer to the Star Alliance Website for details.