Originally Posted by
N1120A
I completely disagree that the SAA lounges are nicer than any United Club. Better than LHR? Not a chance. Better than LAX? Nah. Better than the refurbished ORD clubs? Negative. Now, compared to the trash they offer at IAD - sure. Mostly, however, I find the newer UCs nicer than SAA lounges..
I never said that SAA lounges are better than any United Club. I said that the JNB domestic lounge (SAA VIA) is better than the non-Polaris United lounges. Other SAA lounges are dated. I still stand by that. For one, it has a barista making coffee, not a machine, 2) a fairly extensive bar which far exceed United Clubs in terms of wine, 3) a nice variety of food, 4) it has great views, comfy furniture and isn't anywhere nearly as over crowded as United Clubs are. What's missing?