Originally Posted by RetiredATLATC

I rather go straight to the Polaris Lounge as opposed to waiting for the other airlines desk to open. If it matters, it'll either be with EY or NH.

Originally Posted by JimInOhio

The connecting airline might matter in this case. There's no reason to think UA can't check your bags through to NH but that may not be the case with EY. EY is not a member of *A. My guess is you've considered them but ORD and SFO are other good connecting points for NH.