Originally Posted by
azfanboy
I booked a reservation for myself and a partner traveling from EWR - BKK via NRT. I had some questions regarding maximizing my itienerary.
1) Will I have access to the EWR Polaris lounge? I am a 1K and my upgrade was confirmed for EWR - NRT on Polaris. My ticket was bought in the W class.
2) What time should I get to EWR to enjoy the new Polaris lounge? Flight leaves at 11AM on 7/4 on UA79.
3) The only upgrade currently confirmed is EWR - NRT, is there anything I should order/request beforehand? I understand Polaris has been going through some cuts and some things are now "on-demand".
4) Which lounge is the best to enjoy in Tokyo? There is a 3 hour layover from !:55PM to 5PM.
5) What's the best way to select seats on ANA? At the check in counter in Japan?
6) I selected seats 5D and 5G, can I do better?
7) Anything I can do to improve my chances on the NRT - EWR leg? I am wait-listed currently.
Thanks again everyone and please do let me know if there is anything else I should look out for or be aware of.
1) Yes, you are confirmed in the upgraded class already so you have access to the Polaris lounge.
2) Whenever you want that morning. The lounge probably opens at 630 or 700am. The website has not been updated with the Newark Polaris lounge yet because it doesn't open for two more weeks.
3) You cannot order/request anything beforehand. It's all done on the plane. Ask for the gel pillow and mattress pad and slippers. Although you're on a flight to NRT so slippers may be at your seat already.
4) The NH lounges are a bit nicer than UA IMO. Hit up the NH lounge and enjoy.
5) You can do this by calling NH in the US now or waiting until you get to the airport. UA may be able to change your seat at check-in in EWR but I'm not sure.
6) xx
7) Nothing to improve your chances. You have to sit back and wait.
-RM