Originally Posted by
ericcheung
Status match? Do you have AA or other status that you can match? With Star Alliance gold status you would get access if you are headed to AKL. ....
But no help for the family - which OP specific mentioned.
Originally Posted by
ericcheung
.... Another alternative worth mentioning is the Air Canada Lounge Pass. ...
No family access to UCs. Higher prices for outside of North America access. So no very useful for trip to SYD, AKL.
Originally Posted by
ericcheung
On the amex route - it should be $50 a person if you have any Amex. Much nicer, but crowded lounge but if you don't need UA assistance it would be my recommendation on how to spend the time.
OP appears to be looking for family lounge access this trip and future lounge access for later business travel.