Originally Posted by
alexcr
I booked a multi-city flight to Japan through United. The flight to Japan is a United flight, but the flight back as well as two flights within Japan are operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and have ANA/NH codes. Will be MileagePlus status still get me benefits with ANA?
When flying partners as a UA elite, you receive a limited set of benefit as a Star Alliance elite
UA Premier Silvers receive Star Alliance Silver -- a very basic set of benefits --
Priority reservations waitlist
Priority Stand-by
Essentially nothing but there may be a check-in benefit sometimes
Other UA Premiers (Gold and higher) do better as Star Alliance Gold
Priority Airport Check-in
Extra Baggage Allowance
Gold Track (Priority Security & Immigration)
Airport Lounge Access
Priority Boarding
Priority Baggage Handling
Priority Reservation Waitlist
Priority Airport Stand-by