Originally Posted by
worldwidedreamer
I share your perspective that it is United's prerogative to differentiate F/J; At the same time feel that at SFO where AA/Amex/DL offer showers to all lounge pax, this undermines the *A/UA value proposition.
It would be nice, but I think UA is moving towards a lounge model with showers only in Polaris lounges domestically. Polaris customers and *A premium cabin int'l customers will get shower access at SFO. My guess is United doesn't think shower availability is a primary (or secondary, or tertiary) deal-breaker for most of the rest of the travelers - it isn't for me (unfortunately for the rest of you
). Out of the Bay area, opting for a carrier with showers vs UA convenience would be a stretch for a lot of people.
And almost off-topic - the Centurion lounge's location at SFO must irk some Delta flyers to no end.