Originally Posted by uanj

I don't think Star Gold on United is useless in the US. If you book Y you get Y+ at time of booking, additional luggage allowance, priority boarding if that is important to you. If you fly out of airports like IAD or LAX a lot you have access to Star lounges (just not United Clubs) though they may not be close to the gate, Agreed that the advantages are even greater when you fly internationally in Y.