Access to United Polaris lounges is reserved for United Polaris business class passengers on long-haul international flights and Star Alliance first or business class passengers on long-haul international flights. You can typically access these lounges through one of two methods: Have a United Polaris ticket Have a Star Alliance long-haul international first class or business ticket Is food free in United Polaris lounges? Unlike United Club access, United Polaris lounges are reserved for any passenger with a United Polaris or qualifying Star Alliance long-haul international first class or business ticket.