canadiancow

But there's no new ground floor UC.

The "new" one (which has been there for at least a year) requires a trip up an elevator.

maradori

Someone hasn't been at T3e recently

canadiancow

Well then I go back to my original statement. If there's a new ground floor UC, then there are 3 in terminal 3.

So are there 2, or 3?

Because there's absolutely the old one after the long people mover, and the "newer" one that's up an elevator and has no windows.

danville 1K

Check out this thread, it provides all the detail for the three UC clubs at SFO. A big complaint about the new club is its too small and crowded. It replaced the temporary club that had been in place since the "E" gates reopened a couple years ago.

D582

The one up the elevator is gone. Replaced by new one near the Gate 60-69 pier. This opened along with redesigned gate area for 70-71AB

canadiancow

So it appears AC is now actively trying to secure some space in G for an MLL.

The interesting thing is that it's been suggested it would take the place of the current United Global First Lounge, which I was under the impression was definitely turning into a United Club.

D582

I'm just wondering where it will go? The current United Club in G (+ SQ and BR lounges) is becoming a Polaris lounge, and the last plan I heard is the GFL space + space across the hall that's currently a meeting space will be come United Club locations.

(Although as AC J out of SFO you will be able to use the Polaris lounge)

canadiancow

You and I have heard the same things.

All I was told was that it would take the space of the GFL.

But AC has not yet secured the space - they're just trying to.

yvr76

I thought that Canada didn't qualify anymore for international J for Polaris lounges?

D582

Flying UA, no. Flying AC (or other *A), yes. If you are AC J flying ORD-YYZ you can access (just did a few weeks ago). Would expect the same in SFO later this year.

canadiancow

Latest I've heard is that they're securing an elevator permit for the SFO MLL.

2019 opening looks reasonable at this point.

D582

canadiancow

Note that this gets very speculative based on rumors at this point, but:

One thing I heard was that the T3 main UC (in the rotunda with all the food places) was going to have a massive expansion, UA would close the international UC (which is, by far, the worst of the 4), and AC would take that space. But that seems like a stretch, and very long-term.

Another thing was that it would be roughly across from the international UC, which is an area that was originally speculated to be part of the new international UC, but AFAIK, has not opened as such. In that case, it would be a small main-level reception, an elevator, and the MLL would be below it.

But the only thing I know for certain is they're working on an elevator permit (obtaining, transferring, renewing... I don't know).

vernonc

Is that where the duty free is just after security ? Seems like they moved most of the duty free further down the aisle.

sluis

I just learned from AC SFO staff that there is a new Maple Leaf lounge coming in 2020! I can't wait, unfortunately we are not allowed in Polaris lounge unless flying non-stop intercontinental J so the only option now is the united club.