TheMan

Is there a thread on this anywhere? I really have to say how great the Amex lounges are compared with the domestic UA lounges. Additionally the UA international lounges also beat the UA domestic lounges. If there is a lounge thread I would love to vent on some other things as well.

Chukiechz

The SFO centurion lounge is far superior to any united club I've been to.

enviroian

There is obviously no comparison between the two. However if AMEX had the amount of clubs of UA does people would be switching over in droves.

Madone59

+1 There is no comparison, but AMEX does not have many lounges and several they have are hard to access as a UA traveler (MIA, DFW)

TheMan

Where is the DFW lounge? The UA one by the gates sucks. Donut holes for breakfast and I hate the little coffee creamers. Can't someone put out milk out again?

TheMan

Good thing they are opening new ones like SEA and I hear EWR but @terminal 2

Let's as not forget the lounges @ the javitz and las Vegas convention centers, but they need to fix the food and drink offerings at those

I guess revenge is a dish best served cold

GMoneyCO

The DFW Amex lounge is in Terminal D over by Gate 17. It's a little buried in the shops and restaurants at that end of the terminal up on the second floor but is served by a dedicated escalator. I was there on Tuesday evening and it was superb, great food, plenty of free drinks , etc. It also has real milk for your coffee.

Billiken

Have been told by two AX club managers that they are looking for space at ORD.

exwannabe

Perhaps not technically a UA lounge, but the *A in Bradly/LAX is as nice as they come.

Boraxo

While acknowledging that UCs fka RCCs are crap, what is so great about Amex? And don't forget the inconvenience of switching terminals, which sometimes requires an additional security checkpoint.

Boo_Radley

When that happens I won't be able to cancel my UC membership fast enough.

TheMan

Have you been to an Amex lounge yet? Where can I start? First, no charge for ANY liquor or wine at the bar. SFO has a 14 wine tasting vending machine with some high end local wines for free. Chefs prepare food in an open kitchen with a constantly changing menu. Last time I was there they had short ribs and when that finished they put out honey friend chicken(which was spectacular) and mashed potatoes, string beans, salads, breads and a number of deserts, which kept changing as well. Much more lively environment and contemporary design. I think they misjudged the capacity because it will need to grow ASAP. More to tell but you should try it for yourself with an Amex Platinum Business card or better. Let's also not forget that the Amex Plat Bus gives you $200/year to spend on flight ancillary expenses like club day passes, luggage, food on the plane or drinks, etc. so the card ends up being much less expensive than the presidential plus car.

More?

StingWest

I think capacity is, or at least will be, a major problem for them. I took a tour of the SFO club and it seemed very modern and nice as you describe. However, it was packed to the gills in the late morning when I visited.

TheMan

They also chose a great spot - where a UA club SHOULDVE been, by the international gates.

WineCountryUA

There is an UC, even closer to the SFO International gates.