ORD T1 <> T5 transfer discussion [WAS are pre NZ27 ORD lounge options real bad?]
Jan 13, 2019, 2:14 am
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ORD Polaris lounge
1: It is available
2: But it is in a different terminal T1 i believe
3: You need to catch a train or bus to get to T5 where AIRNZ flight is
4: The bus leaves every half hour
5: Not certain if the AIRNZ app issues a boarding pass or if the security or lounge require the original paper one
https://thepointsguy.com/2016/12/uni...hicago-review/
Jan 13, 2019, 8:48 am
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Reading the thread
1: It is available
2: But it is in a different terminal T1 i believe
3: You need to catch a train or bus to get to T5 where AIRNZ flight is
4: The bus leaves every half hour
5: Not certain if the AIRNZ app issues a boarding pass or if the security or lounge require the original paper one
https://thepointsguy.com/2016/12/uni...hicago-review/
1: It is available
2: But it is in a different terminal T1 i believe
3: You need to catch a train or bus to get to T5 where AIRNZ flight is
4: The bus leaves every half hour
5: Not certain if the AIRNZ app issues a boarding pass or if the security or lounge require the original paper one
https://thepointsguy.com/2016/12/uni...hicago-review/
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30645639-post10.html
Jan 15, 2019, 6:46 pm
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I've used a few lounges at ORD T5, all of them are dumps (LX,EK,andSK) and I ended up leaving and eating at food court.
For the upcoming trip from ORD, I'm planning to use Polaris by checking in early and go through T1. For me the main thing isn't the food, but shower, after the whole day simmering in Chicago a fresh shower will help you sleep better onboard.
Will NZ ever consider flying to YYZ nonstop?
For the upcoming trip from ORD, I'm planning to use Polaris by checking in early and go through T1. For me the main thing isn't the food, but shower, after the whole day simmering in Chicago a fresh shower will help you sleep better onboard.
Will NZ ever consider flying to YYZ nonstop?
Jan 15, 2019, 8:29 pm
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The real issue with using the Polaris lounge is if you have checked luggage. That means a visit to T5 to check in (and remembering in many of these distant ports NZ only opens check-in at T -3hrs or even T -2.5 in some places) which doesn't leave a lot of time to then get to T1 and then back to T5.
I was keen to visit the Polaris lounge when I'm there in a few weeks but just not sure if it's worth the hassle (and more importantly trying to sell this to the other half!). I won't have the need for a shower after a day in the heat in February.
I was keen to visit the Polaris lounge when I'm there in a few weeks but just not sure if it's worth the hassle (and more importantly trying to sell this to the other half!). I won't have the need for a shower after a day in the heat in February.
Jan 16, 2019, 2:12 am
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I've used a few lounges at ORD T5, all of them are dumps (LX,EK,andSK) and I ended up leaving and eating at food court.
For the upcoming trip from ORD, I'm planning to use Polaris by checking in early and go through T1. For me the main thing isn't the food, but shower, after the whole day simmering in Chicago a fresh shower will help you sleep better onboard.
Will NZ ever consider flying to YYZ nonstop?
For the upcoming trip from ORD, I'm planning to use Polaris by checking in early and go through T1. For me the main thing isn't the food, but shower, after the whole day simmering in Chicago a fresh shower will help you sleep better onboard.
Will NZ ever consider flying to YYZ nonstop?
Jan 16, 2019, 3:35 am
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The real issue with using the Polaris lounge is if you have checked luggage. That means a visit to T5 to check in (and remembering in many of these distant ports NZ only opens check-in at T -3hrs or even T -2.5 in some places) which doesn't leave a lot of time to then get to T1 and then back to T5.
I was keen to visit the Polaris lounge when I'm there in a few weeks but just not sure if it's worth the hassle (and more importantly trying to sell this to the other half!). I won't have the need for a shower after a day in the heat in February.
I was keen to visit the Polaris lounge when I'm there in a few weeks but just not sure if it's worth the hassle (and more importantly trying to sell this to the other half!). I won't have the need for a shower after a day in the heat in February.
Jan 16, 2019, 6:15 am
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"Fall 2019" in Chicago means September or October (literal) at the earliest. Based on living there for 2 years recently, it's just as likely to be early 2020.
Also, a functioning ATS means you still have to reclear security as it's not an airside transfer. Having to reclear TSA at Terminal 5 is less than ideal and likely negates any benefit over the airside bus that runs every 30 minutes.
Also, a functioning ATS means you still have to reclear security as it's not an airside transfer. Having to reclear TSA at Terminal 5 is less than ideal and likely negates any benefit over the airside bus that runs every 30 minutes.
Jan 16, 2019, 1:16 pm
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The real issue with using the Polaris lounge is if you have checked luggage. That means a visit to T5 to check in (and remembering in many of these distant ports NZ only opens check-in at T -3hrs or even T -2.5 in some places) which doesn't leave a lot of time to then get to T1 and then back to T5.
I was keen to visit the Polaris lounge when I'm there in a few weeks but just not sure if it's worth the hassle (and more importantly trying to sell this to the other half!). I won't have the need for a shower after a day in the heat in February.
I was keen to visit the Polaris lounge when I'm there in a few weeks but just not sure if it's worth the hassle (and more importantly trying to sell this to the other half!). I won't have the need for a shower after a day in the heat in February.
Jan 16, 2019, 1:19 pm
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Feb 2, 2019, 10:19 am
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I'm going to check in and drop bag at T5, go to T1 security and use Polaris Lounge, as I'll be working remote and will/can get to the airport 4-5 hours before departure. So the critical question is how early does NZ opens check-in desk? I guess if I have time I can swing by T5 soon to find out.
Feb 2, 2019, 10:45 am
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I'm going to check in and drop bag at T5, go to T1 security and use Polaris Lounge, as I'll be working remote and will/can get to the airport 4-5 hours before departure. So the critical question is how early does NZ opens check-in desk? I guess if I have time I can swing by T5 soon to find out.
Feb 2, 2019, 1:57 pm
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I'm going to check in and drop bag at T5, go to T1 security and use Polaris Lounge, as I'll be working remote and will/can get to the airport 4-5 hours before departure. So the critical question is how early does NZ opens check-in desk? I guess if I have time I can swing by T5 soon to find out.
Feb 2, 2019, 6:26 pm
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