Originally Posted by
sbiddle
Where specifically does it say that? I can't see any reference anywhere that says that and spent a long time today (ironically in a UA lounge!) looking for something that says this.
Here. This policy has been in place since as long as I can remember and the list used to include CO and US lounge membership.
https://www.staralliance.com/en/lounge-access-policyPaid Lounge Membership Customers
As holder of an eligible Paid Lounge Membership, you have access to any Star Alliance member airline’s Business Class Lounge at the airport where your flight departs. Eligible paid memberships are
United Club and
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club – Worldwide.
You will need to show your boarding pass for a Star Alliance member airline operated flight together with your valid paid lounge membership card, displaying the Star Alliance Lounge Logo.
You are entitled to bring one guest travelling on any Star Alliance flight departing from the same airport on the same day.