It is hard to believe that United Airlines Polaris Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) has now been open for five years. Here’s an updated review of United’s flagship SFO lounge. In short, this business class lounge has held up quite well and remains a treat…though you will need to give yourself a lot of time […]
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
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 Polaris Lounge Chicago (ORD)
Over four years after I first offered a review, the United Polaris Lounge in Chicago remains a stellar lounge and a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when flying in business or first class out of ORD. United Polaris Lounge Chicago Review (ORD) I did not have long before my flight to Zurich, […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Newark (EWR)
I have visited the United Airlines’ Newark Polaris Lounge this year a number of times and wish to update my review. Rather than delete my old review, I am publishing my new review above my old one. I will do this for “major” lounge reviews going forward, which will provide insight into how lounges change […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Restaurant – Washington Dulles
United’s Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport is newly opened and impressive, but it’s their restaurant “IAD” that helps truly distinguish United’s business class product from the competition. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, […]
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 […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Houston (IAH)
The United Polaris Lounge in Houston (IAH) offers a tremendous upgrade to international business class passengers versus the United Clubs. I spent two hours in the lounge but could have easily spent much longer. United calls this its “boutique” Polaris Lounge because it is far smaller than the other lounges. But crowding would not be a […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge – San Francisco
This year I split my loyalty somewhat between United and American Airlines along with a handful of discount carriers for direct flights. As a result, I needed to make a status run and chose Hong Kong as my destination. To start that trip, I began at United’s new Polaris Lounge at San Francisco International Airport. […]
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy
After a long layover in Newark spent in the Polaris Lounge, I flew from Newark to San Francisco on a United Airlines 777-200 in Premium Plus, United’s premium economy product. United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Review I purchased a one-way ticket from Dubai (DXB) – Newark (EWR) – San Francisco (SFO) – Burbank (BUR) for […]
Review: Air Canada Business Class 777-300ER Toronto-Rome
I haven’t flown Air Canada in business class for a decade, but I had a chance to fly from Toronto to Rome but the experience did not live up to my expectations. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class (ICN-SFO)
I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my 787-9 flight from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. Let’s unpack what made this flight so excellent. United Airlines Business Class 787-9 Review (ICN-SFO) Flying United home was not my […]
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Business Class San Francisco – Papeete
My wife and I had a very pleasant transpacific journey to Papeete, Tahiti on United Airlines in a 787-8 in business class to begin our special anniversary trip. The service onboard was spectacular, more than making up for the mediocre food. United Airlines 787-8 Business Class Review (SFO-PPT) After a quick connection in SFO with […]
Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge New York (JFK)
I had the chance recently to pay a couple of morning visits to the new Chase Sapphire Lounge at New York JFK in Terminal 4. This lounge was formerly the Etihad lounge and now is a shared lounge with Ethiad. I never visited the lounge when it was solely Etihad’s, but it appears the layout […]
Review: MSC Yacht Club (Cruise – Business Class)
Cruising is completely different than the rest of the ship when it’s inside of a separate business class or first class portion of the ship. Here’s a look at MSC Yacht Club. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us […]
Review: Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class
The Airbus A350-900 remains my favorite aircraft in the Turkish Airlines fleet and I quite enjoyed flying the ex-Aeroflot (so-called “Turkoflot”) configuration of the aircraft on a longhaul flight in business class. This review covers my journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class Review Turkish Airlines snapped up six A350-900s […]
Review: Star Alliance Lounge LAX
The Star Alliance Lounge at LAX does not change much…and that is a good thing. Star Alliance Lounge LAX Review I wanted to refresh my review below with more recent pictures of the food and drink options available in this lounge, but my six-year-old review below still accurately sums up what to expect in this […]
Review: United Club Los Angeles (LAX)
As my home airport lounge, I do admit a preferential bias toward it, but the United Club at LAX is one of the best in the United system. Here’s a detailed review with a fresh update on food and beverage service. United Club LAX Review Location + Hours + Access The United Club at LAX […]
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Business Class San Francisco – Manila
I tend to avoid inaugural flights because you often get special service and special meals onboard, making the review somewhat unique, but much less valuable. Rather than fly United Airlines’ new San Francisco – Manila route on its first day of operation, I flew it on the second day in Polaris business class on the […]
Review: United Airlines 757-200 Business Class
Over the summer, I took a trip to the East Coast and flew home on a United Airlines 757-200 in business class from Newark to Los Angeles. These 757 workhorses are certainly aging, but the flight was very good in terms of service. United Airlines 757-200 Review – Business Class (EWR-LAX) I reviewed this exact […]
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
The brand new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) has instantly become my favorite Maple Leaf Lounge in the network with excellent service, dining, and lovely indoor and outdoor space. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco Review (SFO) I had a chance to visit the recently-opened Maple Leaf lounge during a […]
