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gambda

Thanks.

LAX is my final destination for the second flight so I realise I won't have access upon arrival from IAH.

Has anyone done the hike from Polaris lounge in T7 to TBIT ? I hear it takes a good 20 - 25 mins.

WineCountryUA

If you want to stay inside security it is roughly a mile, some up and down.

Some discussion of the trek in
Accessing the *A Lounge at LAX/TBIT as a UA flyer
and
LAX - TBIT star alliance lounge access

Kacee

Only if you walk slow or get lost. It's usually 17 minutes for me.

FlyerTalker70

That about sums up Customer Service on domestic US airlines

Yes, you should have access to the following lounges :

• YUL AC MLL
• EWR AC MLL when you arrive
• EWR United Clubs in United Terminal As & C
• EWR Lufthansa Lounge in Terminal B
• EWR SAS Lounge in Terminal B

Having been to all of these lounges, I would argue the Lufthansa lounge is the best of the bunch. Excellent food and beverage and decent facilities overall. The one thing to keep in mind is that you would need to re-clear security at Terminal B to access it (use the Business class lane which you'll find by walking past everything queueing at security). I would recommend leaving yourself at least 2 hours to explore it. If you don't care much about food, the lounge at Terminal C is adequate.

How are you returning from LAX? If you're flying business out of LAX or have Star Alliance Gold status with one of the airlines, I would highly recommend trying out the Star Alliance lounge at the TBIT terminal. It's got good food and drinks, 10 shower stalls, a roof top terrace with bar to name but a few perks. If you're interested, I'd recommend clearing security at TBIT then walking to the lounge. The distance from TBIT to Terminal 6/7 (where UA and AC take off from) is about 20-25 minutes airside so keep that in mind.

I've never been to any Polaris lounge but have spoken to colleagues who have. It's a very good lounge which offers restaurant style dining, good showers and other amenities. However, I have trekked from TBIT (to use the *A Lounge) to T7 to catch my UA flight and agree that it takes about 20-25 minutes. Basically there's a lot of walking and going up and down escalators and underground walkways. My recommendation would be to eat at the Polaris lounge, then head on over to the *A lounge after trekking there. You'll be a bit sweaty which is fine, you'll just use the shower facilities at the *A lounge to clean off. You can then enjoy a glass of DOM on the roof top terrace whilst watching the big birds take off! One final note, since the *A lounge is not a United Club lounge, you should have access to it flying J or flying any class of service with any *A airline like UA domestically.

Safe Travels,

James

voyageuse

J2simpso Wow! Thank you very much I truely appreciate the tremendous information you've provided!
In answering your question LAX is my final leg with United Airlines. We are spending the night at LAX and flying out the next day on a different ticket with Emirates to Dubai on the A380 in business class. We are have no status, and no Star Alliance Gold. Since we are flying J cabin (but on an award) would this scenario still be plausible? Accessing the Star Alliance Lounge in T-BIT LAX prior to going to the Emirates Lounge? I just love lounge hopping, I find it pleasant to view the decor and different offerings that are available from one lounge to another.
Did I understand you correctly that the star alliance lounge in TBIT has dom even for business class? If yes, then I shall have to go!!! I love that champagne! Discovered it last year when we flew in the 1st cabin to Bali on TG's A380, they had the DOM flowing, I do not like the Veuve Cliquot much, but DOM it is a perfect champagne! Once again I truely appreciate your informative reply! Thank you! Happy travels!

Repooc17

EK ticket does not grant access to *A lounge at TBIT.

the issue with many lounges at EWR is they are not connected airside, meaning you would have to reclear security.
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findark

No. EK is not part of Star Alliance, so that wouldn't work.

voyageuse

Repooc17, thank you. I was not thinking as I do know that EK is not part of *Alliance, I was just thrilled about the post about UA @ EWR, and not thinking straight. Sorry my bad.
But... and I do say but SQ and EVA are part of *alliance, on our return we are traveliing in business with Singapore airlines from SIN to TPE then onto Eva TPE ORD in business. Maybe I can access a *alliance lounge in SIN and in TPE along with SQ & BR lounges of course! Any thoughts if this would be plausible? Thanks again for your reply!

Kacee

But I'm sure the EK lounge at LAX is more than adequate.

The only other *A lounge at SIN is the TG lounge which is inferior to SQ's SKL. At TPE you can also access the SQ lounge, which you might consider because the BR lounges kind of suck.

voyageuse

findark thank you for your reply. The worst is that I know EK is not part of *alliance. I was simply too excited to learn of all the *lounges available to us @ EWR. Apologies.

voyageuse

Kacee, Goodness thank you! I appreciate your knowledge and shall put it to good use. I will look up where the SQ lounge is in TPE, we can do a bit of lounge hopping there as the connection is a tough 7hrs! Wish I could have done a stopover at TPE to visit the city. Aeroplan award one way. Have a great weekend! Thanks again for your input, much appreciated!

I love FT folks you're a generous and knowledgable bunch! Thanks to all!

WineCountryUA

Sorry to pour more coldwater on, but at EWR, you will only have access to the UCs, none of the partner lounges. (Maybe the weak AC MLL due to your AC J arrival flight)

The partner lounges requires being *G or departing EWR *A international Business/First. EWR-LAX does not qualify for *A partner lounge access BUT EWR-LAX does qualify for UC access as a premium transcon route.

voyageuse

WineCountryUA, thank you for providing me this information even though I am crying in my chair! ha! I rather know now than be told by the lounge dragon "scram you don't belong here" although in the politest manner I am sure! ha!
All I can say is this is mighty complex and I certainly am happy to have the help of FTalkers correctly coordinate my "lounging hops" otherwise such time wasted in traveling from one to another for no access in the end! Fiou! Thanks!

CruiserCLE

Hi all - read the wiki but have a question (apologies if I missed reading something). I recently canceled my UA Club card and with it, obviously my UC membership. Flying US-Mexico and back in a few weeks and I know I have access headed to Mexico as it's an international itinerary and I am *G, but can anyone confirm I still have access on the way back home at IAH? I'll have a few hours before my connecting flight so obviously will want to use the lounge assuming I'm not restricted on an arriving intl' itinerary.

Second question - due to some work travel changes, I may start accruing status with Copa or Avianca the second half of this year. While I read the wiki re: other airline *G but crediting to UA MP, does anyone know the access rules if it were the opposite and I were to be flying and crediting to AV/CM (would not yet have status with them) but presented my UA *G card? I would think I should still be allowed entry as they would be international itineraries (so not trying to access on a solely domestic run) but would appreciate any insight.

Thanks in advance!