I spent an hour in the New Orleans United Club before my flight to Denver and give it a very positive review thanks to the great staff and respectable selection of food, including some local favorites. United Club New Orleans (MSY) Review Location + Hours + Access The New Orleans (MSY) United Club is located in […]
Review: United Airlines 787 Business Class London – Los Angeles
Here’s a brief review of my United Airlines business class trip from London to Los Angeles onboard a 787-9 in business class. I already dedicated a post to the food served onboard and now will briefly offer a rundown of the entire flight. United Airlines 787 Business Class London – Los Angeles Review I booked […]
Review: United Global Services Lounge London (LHR)
I was invited to use the Global Services Lounge before my recent United Airlines flight from London Heathrow, a unique concept to LHR that also serves as an occasional overflow lounge for Premier 1K members. United Global Services Lounge London (LHR) Review This lounge within a lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 2 was once called […]
Review: United Club London (LHR)
The United Club London is my favorite United Club in the system, with great staff, great food, and a beautiful design. United Club London Heathrow (LHR) Review I do love the new United Club in Newark, a sprawling lounge with barista-made coffee, a wide food selection, and views of the Manhattan skyline, but my recent […]
Review: United Club Orlando (MCO)
United Airlines’ outstation club lounges tend to be better than at hubs, with unique offerings and very friendly service. The United Club in Orlando is no exception, with gregarious staff and a nice spread of food and drink. United Club Orlando (MCO) Review Location + Hours + Access The Orlando (MCO) United Club is located in […]
Review: United Airlines 737 MAX 9 First Class
I’ve flown the United Airlines 737 MAX 9 quite a few times since it was brought back into service in late 2020 and it dawned on me that I have never provided a review of what the first class product is like onboard. Let’s take a look. United Airlines 737 MAX 9 First Class Review […]
Review: United Airlines Mini Hardshell Suitcase Amenity Kit By Away
United Airlines offers a mini hardshell suitcase amenity kit branded by Away on its Polaris longhaul flights. Let’s take a closer look. United Airlines Away Amenity Kit – Review Amenity kits strike me as relics of the past, sort of like passports and passport stamps. I love them…I have thousands sitting in my garage gathering […]
Review: United Club Newark (EWR – C123)
I already teased a few pictures, but now it’s time for a detailed look at the largest and most splendid United Club, now open near gate C123 at Newark Liberty International Airport. As far as United Clubs go, this lounge is a game-changer. United Club Newark (EWR) C123 Review – Beautiful Lounge! United’s long-awaited lounge […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Los Angeles To Tokyo
If you’re flying to Japan on United Airlines in Polaris business class, here’s what you can expect onboard. This review highlights my recent flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo on a 787-9. United Airlines Tokyo Business Class Review This flight was part of my “lunch in Tokyo” trip earlier this year. I already wrote about […]
Review: United Club Las Vegas (LAS)
During a recent mileage run through Las Vegas, I had a chance to visit the United Club both in the morning and evening, a club with kind staff and plenty of space to spread out. United Club Las Vegas (LAS) Review I have access to United Airlines’ network of airport lounges, called United Clubs, thanks […]
Review: United Club San Francisco (SFO – G Gates)
United’s former Global First Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) in the G Gates area is now a standard United Club, but still brings back fond memories of yesteryear. United Club San Francisco (SFO) G Gates Review Every lounge has a story and this was the exclusive first class lounge back in the days when three-cabin […]
Review: United Club San Francisco (SFO – E Gates)
The United Club lounge in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) near the E Gates may not have the charm of the other two SFO United Clubs, but gets the basics rights with plenty of natural light, a decent selection of food and drink, and friendly service. United Club San Francisco (SFO) E Gates Review This […]
Review: United Club Denver West (DEN)
This lounge is temporarily closed as it undergoes renovation. United Airlines is in the midst of many exciting changes at Denver International Airport concerning lounges, but for now you are stuck with one “real” lounge, the United Club West in the B Gates. Be warned, it gets very crowded. United Club Denver West (DEN) Review […]
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Economy Class Newark To Los Angeles
Just for fun, I’m going to include a short review of my economy class journey across the country from Newark to Los Angeles on United Airlines onboard the 787-10. United Airlines 787-10 Economy Class Review (EWR-LAX) Why economy class? The answer is because I had to get home. My “one day” trip to South Africa […]
My 16-Hour Flight From Johannesburg To Newark (United Airlines 787 Polaris Review)
My journey home from South Africa clocked in at an amazing 16 hours and 5 minutes of flight time thanks to heavy headwinds which slowed our journey and left me plenty of time to explore United’s onboard Polaris business class product on the Boeing 787. United Airlines 787 Polaris Review I’m not sure if the […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class Newark To Johannesburg
While United Airlines’ soft product still has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, I enjoyed a comfortable flight with 10 hours of solid sleep from Newark to Johannesburg onboard a 787-9 in Polaris business class. United Airlines 787-9 Newark – Johannesburg Business Class Review This trip report is bit different than my usual format because I […]
Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – C17)
Oh what a difference a hallway makes in dividing two worlds, one in the heavens and the other in the dungeon. This review covers the sorry step-sister of the Polaris Lounge, the C17 Untied Club located directly across the concourse hall but worlds apart. United Club Washington Dulles Review (C17) Many United Clubs have improved […]
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 Club Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW)
United Airlines has slowly re-opened its outstation lounges and most are now open. I recently had the chance to review the United Club in Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW) and walked away quite impressed. United Club Dallas / Forth Worth (DFW) Review I spent a couple hours in this lounge prior to my flight to […]
Review: United Airlines 737-800 Business Class To Guatemala City
For my outbound to Guatemala City, I flew United Airlines nonstop from Los Angeles. The carrier has beefed up its service to Central America during the pandemic and offers nonstops to another of cities, including daily service to GUA. Flying United Airlines To Guatemala City It’s not an elite-heavy route and my upgrade cleared shortly […]