Lounge Recommendation in Chicago (ORD)
Oct 27, 2017, 10:59 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: United Global Services
Posts: 22
Lounge Recommendation in Chicago (ORD)
Hi everyone
I'm flying on Lufthansa First class to Germany out of Chicago. I am United Global Services.
What lounge are you provided access to when waiting to depart out of Chicago (ORD)?
I'm flying on Lufthansa First class to Germany out of Chicago. I am United Global Services.
What lounge are you provided access to when waiting to depart out of Chicago (ORD)?
Oct 29, 2017, 4:36 am
#3
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It depends which departure... if you are on the late evening departure the Polaris Lounge closes at 9pm or something, and you're shunted to the standard UA Club. A representative from LH supposedly comes to the Polaris Lounge to take LH pax to the Club, but if you're in the WC or something and they can't find you they will leave and you make your own way. The UA Club (close to the LH departure gate) gets quite full.
Jan 4, 2019, 3:44 pm
#4
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 15
Lounge Recommendation in Chicago (ORD)
I'll fly Business Class from ORD to FRA on LH431 this June and will be at ORD 4 hours
before LH431 departs. Looks like there are two lounges: UA/LH lounge adjacent to
Gate B17, or the UA Polaris Lounge in Terminal C . Any suggestions re: which
lounge might be the most favorable? Thanks in advance.
before LH431 departs. Looks like there are two lounges: UA/LH lounge adjacent to
Gate B17, or the UA Polaris Lounge in Terminal C . Any suggestions re: which
lounge might be the most favorable? Thanks in advance.
Jan 4, 2019, 11:55 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 732
Also bear in mind that boarding at ORD for LH is an absolute zoo (unless in FC, where you are shepherded past the zoo....) particularly in the priority boarding lane. With the huge amount of potential priority passengers this "line" is a joke and mostly frustrating.
I also absolutely second the Polaris lounge as destination of choice! Everything else there sux for *A.
I also absolutely second the Polaris lounge as destination of choice! Everything else there sux for *A.
Jan 8, 2019, 12:26 am
#9
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Mileage Plus
Posts: 462
I'll fly Business Class from ORD to FRA on LH431 this June and will be at ORD 4 hours
before LH431 departs. Looks like there are two lounges: UA/LH lounge adjacent to
Gate B17, or the UA Polaris Lounge in Terminal C . Any suggestions re: which
lounge might be the most favorable? Thanks in advance.
before LH431 departs. Looks like there are two lounges: UA/LH lounge adjacent to
Gate B17, or the UA Polaris Lounge in Terminal C . Any suggestions re: which
lounge might be the most favorable? Thanks in advance.
Jan 8, 2019, 2:50 pm
#10
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: LH HON
Posts: 3,420
It should be obvious that Polaris lounge is the clear choice.... as no one has suggested the Red Carpet Lounge (RCL). My sister and niece utilized the Polaris lounge last spring and were quite pleased with it. The Polaris lounge is more akin to what you would expect to find in Europe while the RCL is pretty basic, but still better than waiting in the gate area. With 4 hours available to yourself, it is definitely worth making the short walk over the C concourse.
its been the United club for a while now...
Jan 8, 2019, 5:11 pm
#11
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Colorado, US
Programs: LH Senator BA Silver
Posts: 162
I agree with others that the Polaris Lounge is far superior and worth the walk given the amount of time you have on your hands. I utilized the lounge a bit ago when it first opened. While I was a bit let down after all the hype United put behind it's opening, it is still light years ahead of most lounges you will find at US airports. Unfortunately, I don't remember a tarmac view - which is something I always enjoy in a lounge.
Feb 10, 2019, 8:01 am
#15
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Access to ORD Polaris lounge when connecting LH>UA domestic?
Flying FRA-Oklahoma City via Chicago. HON. Most likely in First on Lufthansa (maybe Business). In First Class on the connecting United flight.
I know that when leaving to Germany I can use the Polaris lounge. How about arriving in First and continuing on a domestic UA flight? Access to Polaris?
I know that when leaving to Germany I can use the Polaris lounge. How about arriving in First and continuing on a domestic UA flight? Access to Polaris?