Originally Posted by
IAH-OIL-TRASH
I think this is it - it was separate cabin / class of service. A GS in the Polaris lounge on a United flight is riding in the same cabin as a Silver. I also think UA is thinking OPM GSs might be getting too many benefits detrimental to bottom line - especially those (who are a lot) working for companies already receiving significant discounts. I can't see UA going anywhere near the idea of a dedicated GS-only area w/i a lounge.
Agreed. I recall the separate area at LHR, and the JFK UC had a nook (with improved food offerings) but think it was less oriented to GS and more oriented towards F pax when PS was a 3-class operation.