Can I use United Polaris Lounge then walk to TBIT?
Jan 25, 2020, 1:27 pm
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Can I use United Polaris Lounge then walk to TBIT?
I am flying with Swiss Business class from LAX to Zurich. At LAX, I understand that the terminal should be Tom Bradley. But can enter the United Polaris Lounge terminal and use the United Polaris Lounge instead? Then walk to the Tom Bradley afterwards without having to clear security again? I plan to print my boarding pass and go through security to the United Polaris Lounge.
Jan 25, 2020, 1:48 pm
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Yes, you can. There is airside connection so that you can walk from T7 to TBIT so no second security clearance, but note it takes a good 20 minute walk, so leave enough time before your boarding time.
The Polaris lounge at LAX is very nice, enjoy the table service restaurant, good cocktails and nice apron views.
The Polaris lounge at LAX is very nice, enjoy the table service restaurant, good cocktails and nice apron views.
Jan 25, 2020, 2:04 pm
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Yes, you can. There is airside connection so that you can walk from T7 to TBIT so no second security clearance, but note it takes a good 20 minute walk, so leave enough time before your boarding time.
The Polaris lounge at LAX is very nice, enjoy the table service restaurant, good cocktails and nice apron views.
The Polaris lounge at LAX is very nice, enjoy the table service restaurant, good cocktails and nice apron views.
Jan 25, 2020, 3:40 pm
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You can have a look at the information here: https://upgradedpoints.com/getting-b...ls-LAX-airport
Jan 25, 2020, 3:59 pm
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Oh that may be too tedious. I have to send a friend off with delta flight T3 and T2. My thought is to go with him past security, then when he’s off, I walk to T7 or shuttle to T7, then walk to TBiT for flight. Based on what you said, I have to go to T2 or 3 first the shuttle to TBIT then walk to T7 and back. Lots of work. Thanks for answering though.
Jan 25, 2020, 4:57 pm
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Jan 25, 2020, 5:39 pm
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Would definitely recommend to visit both. Polaris has the restaurant (unfortunately in a dark back corner, no view at all) and the TBIT lounge has the patio. On a dry day, I would try to experience both.
Jan 25, 2020, 10:41 pm
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Jan 26, 2020, 3:36 am
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True, the Polaris lounge is only crowded before the UA flights (particularly morning and evening).
May 22, 2023, 9:13 am
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I am flying LAX-ORD-FRA (UA domestic F for the first segment and then LH 'real' F). Did I interpret the lounge access rules correctly that, despite my international F ticket, I do not have access to the Polaris lounge in LAX?
But I believe that I can at least use the 'normal' UA club at LAX T7 (due to my *A/SEN status)?
I was also wondering if I read correctly that both the Polaris and the UA clubs in ORD close already at 9:00 PM? For me, that would mean no lounge at all for my layover in ORD, as I am departing at 10:35 PM on LH433 (and arrive at 8:22 PM from LAX). Any other lounge options?
But I believe that I can at least use the 'normal' UA club at LAX T7 (due to my *A/SEN status)?
I was also wondering if I read correctly that both the Polaris and the UA clubs in ORD close already at 9:00 PM? For me, that would mean no lounge at all for my layover in ORD, as I am departing at 10:35 PM on LH433 (and arrive at 8:22 PM from LAX). Any other lounge options?
May 22, 2023, 9:28 am
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Not really. B18 UCC and C18 Polaris close at 9pm. Polaris only in ORD:
*** Customers may only access a United Polaris lounge at the departure airport for their international first or business class flight. ***
May 23, 2023, 1:28 am
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Initially, as for my outbound flight, I wanted to return via ZRH on LX41, but then LX decided to cancel LX40/41 on wednesdays in the winter flight plan. As I cannot fly a day earlier/later and the direct LH flight to FRA was/is F8A0 and did not want to pay for an F-fare, I decided to return via ORD. In addition, the late ORD-FRA flight was on the B748, which I wanted to fly again and furthermore I thought spending my 2.5h layover in the Polaris lounge would be nice. But two days after I booked, LH changed the B748 to the A346 and now I find out that the Polaris lounge will close ~30 min after my scheduled arrival in ORD ...
May 24, 2023, 1:13 pm
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Having done it a couple of times time permitting, the novelty certainly wears off as Polaris lounge is good but not great, food can be average at times but table service is nice, bar is good and lounge is often quiet. The pho station, manned bar and outdoor terrace at TBIT Star alliance lounge are pretty good I find so I am happy there.
Last few times I have used Polaris lounge when connecting at LAX from United flights, since that is where you arrive anyway before the walk over to TBIT.
May 25, 2023, 3:29 pm
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You need to check your bags at TBIT unfortunately.
Having done it a couple of times time permitting, the novelty certainly wears off as Polaris lounge is good but not great, food can be average at times but table service is nice, bar is good and lounge is often quiet. The pho station, manned bar and outdoor terrace at TBIT Star alliance lounge are pretty good I find so I am happy there.
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Having done it a couple of times time permitting, the novelty certainly wears off as Polaris lounge is good but not great, food can be average at times but table service is nice, bar is good and lounge is often quiet. The pho station, manned bar and outdoor terrace at TBIT Star alliance lounge are pretty good I find so I am happy there.
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