The United Airlines Polaris Lounge LAX remains a tranquil oasis that never seems to get crowded and includes lovely service and a nice selection of food and drinks. United Polaris Lounge LAX Review I’ve visited this lounge often since my initial review and it has not changed much. The menu rotates seasonally, but the layout, […]
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
United Airlines’ new Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles represents a huge leap forward in terms of premium cabin ground product, offering a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when departing from IAD. United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Review I visited the lounge during a media preview day last month, but held […]
First Look: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles
I had the chance to visit the brand new United Airlines Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles (IAD) yesterday ahead of its public opening tomorrow, October 21, 2021. Put simply, the space is stunningly gorgeous and this new lounge will be a great perk to international business class flyers from Washington Dulles. First Look: United Airlines […]
First Look: United Airlines Opens 33,000-Square-Foot Lounge In Denver (And Polaris Lounge Is Coming)
United Airlines just reopened its B West United Club in Denver, completing its lounge renovation project in the Mile High City and offering travelers even more space and amenities in its Rocky Mountain hub. United Debuts B West Lounge In Denver, Teases Polaris Lounge Denver International Airport now has a fourth United Club location, as […]
First Look: United Airlines Reopens Renovated Polaris Lounge In Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines has just reopened its renovated Polaris Lounge in Chicago O’Hare, which now features a larger dining area, a second bar, and a new design style. United Airlines Reopens Renovated Polaris Lounge In Chicago O’Hare On January 1, 2025, United closed its flagship Polaris Lounge, a lounge exclusively for longhaul premium cabin customers on […]
United Airlines Plans Polaris Lounge In Denver
I do not think it was planned, but United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby let slip news that a Polaris Lounge will be coming to Denver International Airport, the final United hub in the continental USA without a flagship business class lounge. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby: Polaris Lounge Coming To Denver Speaking to press and […]
United Airlines Will Open Polaris Lounge In Washington Dulles Later This Month
United Airlines will open a brand new Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles Airport later this month, its first international business class lounge opening since the pandemic began. United Airlines Will Open New Polaris Lounge In Washington Dulles (IAD) After 19 months, United Airlines will begin to open Polaris Lounges again, its premium lounges reserved exclusively […]
United Airlines Will Open More United Clubs In June, But No Polaris Lounges
With domestic travel demand roaring back to 2019 levels, United Airlines is re-opening a handful of airport lounges at both hubs and line stations. The carrier also plans to open even more United Clubs by Labor Day, though Polaris Lounges are unlikely to re-open this year. Which United Clubs Will United Re-Open Next? By the […]
United Slashes Polaris Lounge Access For Most Star Alliance Business Class Passengers, Further Splintering The Alliance
Without warning, United Airlines has dramatically tightened access rules to its network of upscale Polaris Lounges. While I don’t celebrate these changes, they strike me as pragmatic and logical to address overcrowding, which can make even the nicest lounges unpleasant. United Cuts Polaris Lounge Access For Most Star Alliance Business Class Passengers United operates upscale […]
United Now Selling $6,000+ Business Class Tickets That Earn Zero Miles
United Airlines recently announced the introduction of “basic” business class fares, which are now for sale on a handful of routes. Unfortunately, the tickets are even more restricted than we originally were led to believe when it comes to mileage earning in a way that seems to defy logic. United Airlines Now Selling Business Class […]
United’s New “Basic” Business Class Won’t Lower Prices, It Only Cuts Benefits
United Airlines is introducing a new tiered fare structure for its premium cabins, including what amounts to “basic” business class and premium economy. It’s exactly what I warned about last year, though we now have more details. UPDATE: These fares will not earn PQFs and in some cases earn zero miles. Seats will cost up […]
After Years Of Copying Delta, Is United Now Leading The Industry?
Something has shifted in the U.S. airline industry, and it is no longer controversial to ask whether United Airlines has overtaken Delta Air Lines as the carrier driving the conversation. Delta is still the undisputed profit leader, but might we soon see Delta copying United rather than United copying Delta? Is Delta About To Start […]
United Airlines Introduces A321neo “Coastliner” With Polaris Seats On Domestic Flights
United Airlines is about to do something it has never done before: offer a true Polaris business class experience on domestic flights. That will be accomplished through a new subfleet of Airbus A321neo jets called the “Coastliner” set to debut later this year on key premium transcontinental routes. United Unveils A321neo “Coastliner” With Polaris Seats […]
The Mystery Of My Lost Oura Ring On United Airlines
I’m genuinely confused about what may have happened to my Oura ring after my United Airlines journey to Hong Kong, but one thing is clear: it’s gone. My Lost Oura Ring On United Airlines – I’m Flummoxed! My wife got me an Oura Ring last year and I quite like it for tracking my sleep […]
15 Hours In United Airlines 777-300ER Polaris Business Class…
My “indirect” route between Los Angeles and Chicago began with a flight up to San Francisco then a 15-hour flight on United Airlines to Hong Kong in Polaris Business Class on the 777-300ER. United 777-300ER Business Class – My First Impressions I began the morning in Burbank (BUR), flying up to San Francisco (SFO) then […]
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 1)
Starlux offers a cozy but comfortable lounge in Terminal 1 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), with an a la carte menu and buffet. Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei Terminal 1 Review (TPE) After checking in for my Starlux flight, I checked out the Starlux Galactic Lounge in Terminal 1. As Starlux describes it: The […]
United Backs Up Its Chicago Threat With Record 750 Daily Flights At O’Hare
Just days after CEO Scott Kirby vowed to draw a “line in the sand” at Chicago O’Hare, United Airlines has unveiled what that line actually looks like. United Responds To American With Record 750 Daily Flights At O’Hare In a newly released summer schedule announcement, United confirmed it will operate up to 750 daily departures […]
Will United Airlines Establish A Hub In Nuuk, Greenland?
With Trump circling Greenland like Hitler circled Poland, I imagine a world in which United Airlines establishes a hub from Nuuk. United Airlines has announced that it will establish a hub from Nuuk, Greenland, as it looks to gear up operations to key destinations in the Russian Empire after the Department of War’s successful military […]
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Business Class HD (High-Density), A Relic Of The Past That Still Holds Up
It’s a woefully uncompetitive product and one of the tightest business class seats on the market, but there’s still something endearing to me about the so-called “high density” or “HD” United Airlines 777-200, and I enjoyed a very comfortable journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. United Airlines 777-200 Business Class HD (High Density) Review (ORD-LAX) […]
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Polaris Business Class
My United Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Chicago, onboard a 787-10 in Polaris Business Class, was one of my most pleasant United flights in years, with amazingly attentive and friendly service, delicious food, and an extended deep sleep (after a redeye the night before). United 787-10 Polaris Business Class Review (FRA-ORD) As a reminder, I […]
