The ultimate United Airlines Gold status shortcut

United Airlines is the largest international carrier flying between Australia and the US.

The Virgin Australia partner has flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston.

And from there, United’s extensive network spearsright across the US, from Canada down to South America, and into Europe and Asia.

So here’s a clever shortcut to earning United Airlines Premier Gold status – and without you even needing to make a single flight.

Step this way for the fast track to United Airlines Premier Gold status.

It’s the HSBC Star Alliance Gold credit card, which gifts you complimentary United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Gold status when you spend just $4,000 on eligible purchases within 90 days of opening your account.

That $4,000 spend can include your groceries, shopping, school fees, council rates, strata fees, and utilities – so you can appreciate how easy it is to hit that $4,000 target and slide a Premier Gold frequent flyer card into your wallet.

United Premier Gold status unlocks a raft of practical travel perks such as:

• access to United Club lounges when flying internationally on United Airlines
• access to Virgin Australia lounges on domestic VA flights for you and a guest
• access to the worldwide lounges of Star Alliance member airlines for you and a guest
• two free checked bags in United Airlines economy
• free access to Economy Plus seating for you and a companion
• eligibility for free upgrades from 48 hours before any United flight
• priority Group 1 boarding, ensuring your overhead luggage space

United Airlines Premier Gold status includes access to United Club and Star Alliance lounges around the world.

The benefits of Premier Gold status also apply right across the Star Alliance group.

You can look forward to lounge access, a more generous checked luggage allowance, complimentary seat selection, priority check-in and boarding, and more, on airlines such as ANA, Air Canada, Air India, Air New Zealand, Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and Singapore Airlines.

United’s partnership with Marriott Bonvoy also provides complimentary Bonvoy Gold Elite status for Premier Gold members, so you can look forward to room upgrades and late checkouts. 

As with other premium credit cards, the HSBC Star Alliance Gold credit card carries a $449 annual  fee, although this is waived for the first year.

So  if you’re planning flights to the USA this year, fast-track your way to United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Gold status with the HSBC Star Alliance Gold credit card - click here for more information and to apply.

This offer is available only to residents of Australia; see the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card website for information, terms & conditions.