Originally Posted by
Andrew Russell
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Is it possible for me to fly United and collect Mileage Plus while using my Air China Star Gold status for free checked bag and/or lounge access?
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The lounge / UC is probably easiest done by showing your *G card upon entrance.
The bag is a bit trickier as you will have to have your CA *G on the PNR to get the bag benefit and then switch the account back to the UA account before traveling.
A bit more in this thread's wiki.