elitefreak

DBam

I've tried the C124 pop-up lounge and found it to be kind of a shock compared to the regular lounges, but overall acceptable. Nice views too, and IMO quieter than the original UC at C74. And since the pop-up lounges have pre-packaged snacks, I grabbed a couple things to enjoy later.

Seeing how long it takes for them to build/refresh anything, completing C138 will take longer than anyone has patience for. Plus, building at C138 is mind-boggling since it's in outer-Mongolia far away from everything.

Edit: to answer the OP's question, the UC at terminal A is IMO the best UC at EWR. It's an absolute joy to visit, and I wish all UC's were like that one. It's a lot smaller but almost never overcrowded, food/bev is the same, and basically everything else is better than at C74: view, ambiance, even the bathrooms. Anyway, if you have time, it's definitely worth taking the post-security C-A shuttle at C71 (and if you can take the C to B shuttle to visit the Lufthansa or SAS lounges in terminal B yet aren't in the mood to be punished for using them by EWR not providing a B to C shuttle, being kicked out of security in B, and having to re-enter all over again in C--but I digress).

EAlyse

Considering finding a pass to get into the UC club in EWR before my trip to MCO on 2/13 around 9:30am. I am travelling alone with a 6 month old and am looking for a good place to hang with him and let him stretch before our long-ish flight. How family friendly are the UC clubs at EWR? Is it worth it to hang in a club vs finding somewhere near the gate?

Eadward

Passes are often not honored due to overcrowding due to the lounge situation.

FlyerTalker70

Unless you can find the pass for ~$20 I'd say it's not worth it. The food offering is very limited, especially after breakfast time and aside from some slightly nicer seating areas and a private restroom there isn't much to write home about. Since you'll be there around breakfast time here's what you can expect if I recall correctly:

• Fruit Salad (i.e. cantaloupe, berries, etc.)
• Coffee
• Granola
• Yogurt
• Hard Boiled Eggs
• Toast
• Assorted Pastries
• Toast
• Cereal
• Juice (Orange,Apple, etc.)

If you do manage to find a good deal on a pass, your best bet would be the one near gate C70 in Terminal C. If departing from Terminal A there's only one UC there which can be found immediately after security. Avoid the pop-up UC around Gate C120 at all costs since there's not much there than light snacks.

Safe Travels,

James

Say Vandelay

Definitely not worth it and as others said, you probably won't get in with a pass anyways due lack of space in pop-ups. The UC that is now Polaris used to have a family room that was rarely occupied and somewhat private.

El Comandante

I was through EWR last week and went to the "Polaris" club (the old United club with the showers at EWR). You can put lipstick on a pig.... I did stop by the other actual United Club. If you thought they both used to be crowded, you should see it now that UC members can't get into Polaris! The UC at gate 74 looked like a bad pick me up bar from the 80's. Even the bathroom was PACKED! There were fewer people at the gate. Needless to say, I went down to concourse B. The clubs I have access to down there are MUCH nicer. I did get an invite to the "invitation only" United "Classified" and even that was less than I expected. It's good to be out of the US domestic service metal.

trmbn65

That's precisely why I only go to the club in the A terminal. It's actually decent and not typically overcrowded.
Also, welcome to FT!

8MiHi

The President's Clubs that Continental ran were great havens for families, often with rooms available for them. The UC's of today have simply gotten too busy and most of the family rooms are gone.
I can't see taking a baby to the C124 pop-up (no restrooms!) and the C74 club is usually close to full with inadequate restrooms. The UC at MCO, however, may actually be ok and worth considering.
Most of the MCO flights I have taken in recent years have gone out of gates near the C124 club and far away from the C74 club. I have never taken a Florida flight from the A terminal, but that club is the best of the lot.

Say Vandelay

MCO has a nice club, with a friendly staff, more restroom space than its much larger EWR counterparts, and a family room!

sanfran8080

goodeats21

Construction is already underway...

FlyerTalker70

Regardless of when it opens, one thing is for sure: there will be no showers

sanfran8080

goodeats21

In the High C terminal area, on the 2nd floor.