Originally Posted by
ani90
Is this really that big a benefit for many? I suspect many of those with UC membership will also be Gold Elite (or why have membership if they don't fly UA frequently?) and therefore will have access to Star Alliance Lounges anyway on international travel.
I'm in the exact situation you mention, currently UA Gold, but because *A premium economy is now fairly common and quite pleasant, I'm switching most of my international travel away from UA J to *A PE.
Since I may not make Gold next year, and PE rarely comes with lounge access, the UC reciprocal privileges suit me perfectly.