Global Services meets HON Circle: New reciprocal perks drop July 22.

Starting July 22, United Global Services and Lufthansa HON Circle members will receive enhanced recognition on each other's airlines under a new Atlantic joint venture program. Benefits include expanded seating options, airport recognition, and stronger service recovery during irregular operations, though the exact treatment varies by carrier. This addresses the gap where top-tier status often felt like ordinary Star Alliance Gold when crossing airline boundaries. No Lufthansa First Class lounge access for Global Services members, but the initiative should make travel more consistent for the joint venture's most valuable customers.

The play: Book travel after July 22 to test the new recognition on Lufthansa Group or United, but don't expect Lufthansa First Class access for Global Services.