# Star Alliance Gold

5 signals tagged Star Alliance Gold (program).

## Star Alliance Excludes United Polaris Lounges From First Class Access

Jun 14 · 1 source · United Airlines, Star Alliance, Star Alliance Gold, policy change, airline, loyalty program, lounge, service policy change

Star Alliance has updated its lounge access rules, classifying United Polaris Lounges as ultra-premium exclusive lounges. This means First Class passengers flying on non-United Star Alliance members are no longer eligible for entry

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-excludes-united-polaris-lounges-from-first-class-access)

## Star Alliance Opens New Lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3

Apr 28 · 1 source · ANA, Air China, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance has opened a new 1,400 sqm lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal 3, featuring a 700 sqm outdoor garden and 24-hour access for eligible passengers

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/star-alliance-opens-new-lounge-at-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport-termina)

## Lufthansa Group Introduces 'Economy Basic' Fare with No Carry-On Baggage

Apr 23 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Star Alliance Gold, Europe, policy change, airline, loyalty program, app & tech, service policy change

Starting May 19, 2026, Lufthansa Group's new Economy Basic fare includes only a personal item, excluding carry-on bags. Star Alliance Gold elites retain carry-on privileges

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-introduces-economy-basic-fare-with-no-carry-on-baggage)

## Air Canada Opens Two New Air Canada Cafes in Montreal and Vancouver

Apr 10 · 1 source · Air Canada, Aeroplan, Star Alliance Gold, Aeroplan premium co-brand card, Canada, Montreal, Vancouver, policy change, airline, loyalty program

Air Canada has opened new Air Canada Cafe locations in Montreal (US Preclearance) and Vancouver (Domestic Concourse C), bringing its grab-and-go lounge network to six total sites

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-canada-opens-two-new-air-canada-cafe-locations-in-montreal-and-vancouver)

## United Introduces No-Frills Basic Fares for Long-Haul Business & Premium Economy

Apr 4 · 2 sources · Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, SWISS, United Airlines, ANA

United is rolling out a new base fare option for long-haul Business and Premium Economy cabins. These fares are non-refundable, require paid seat selection, exclude Polaris lounge access, and do not earn Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF)

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-rolls-out-basic-business-and-premium-economy-fares)

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