Mar 4, 2015, 10:18 am
Last edit by: DELee
Pre-discussions
New United Club menus to be "announced" 4 March 2015
United Clubs to be renovated
Confirmed Clubs with New Food Offerings:
All domestic clubs now confirmed with some version of the New Food Offerings. Full spread at all domestic hubs, with cut-down or hybrid versions at most outstation clubs.
International Clubs with different catering: GUM, HKG, MEX, LHR, NRT
Updates:
October 11, 2017: A new flavor coming to United Clubs
New United Club menus to be "announced" 4 March 2015
United Clubs to be renovated
Confirmed Clubs with New Food Offerings:
All domestic clubs now confirmed with some version of the New Food Offerings. Full spread at all domestic hubs, with cut-down or hybrid versions at most outstation clubs.
International Clubs with different catering: GUM, HKG, MEX, LHR, NRT
Updates:
October 11, 2017: A new flavor coming to United Clubs
UC amenities - regular & special food / snacks, power, wifi, work areas, ...{archive}
Feb 13, 2018, 7:51 am
#2431
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
What is discouraging too is its location. Now those flying from gates in the "middle" section (Gates 101-115) are without a convenient club anywhere nearby. Newark is my home airport and we are now left with two remaining crowded clubs on opposite ends of Terminal C with nothing serving the center area.
I do like the small bottles of water in the pop-up. At least now I don't have to purchase over-priced bottled water from one of the shops as I now just grab a couple in the club for my flight (I know, it's against the rules but I don't care).
I do like the small bottles of water in the pop-up. At least now I don't have to purchase over-priced bottled water from one of the shops as I now just grab a couple in the club for my flight (I know, it's against the rules but I don't care).
Feb 15, 2018, 11:50 am
#2432
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Wayne, NJ USA
Programs: UA Million Miler, Lifetime United Club member
Posts: 2,175
Is "renovated" C74 club temporary?
The C74 club is now an odd mix of the old nasty wood paneling, grubby restrooms, etc, with the addition of new style UC marble counters, chairs, etc. Is this temporary? It looks like a hot mess. Actually, when I was there, it was more like the Port Authority at 5:30. Funny when you see the artsy fartsy PR images of the UC with barely anyone there . . . good luck finding that (although CLE is typically wide open since CO/UA de-hubbed it).
Mar 18, 2018, 5:16 pm
#2433
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion; IHG Platinum; Marriott Gold; Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,071
Newark
I was at both Newark clubs yesterday (Saturday afternoon). The small pop-up is both crowded and has little in the way of food. Mostly packaged foods and bottled water. At least I was able to take a bottle of water with me.
The other "main" club was the most crowded I'd ever seen it. There was no comfortable place to sit. They've added bar-like tables to accommodate more people since the other club closed to convert to Polaris. In the meantime, this major US hub airport is very badly served in the way of club comforts. The new food location makes it look like an afterthought, with the standard salad, soups and cheese cubes looking more unappetizing than normal. And a few steps from the food "bar" you can look down at the airport's large food court where everything looks like it would be better than in the club, albeit not "free."
I left the main club almost immediately and felt more relaxed in the relative peace and calm of the airport gates themselves.
With Newark being my home airport I feel like my club membership should be at a reduced price while they build out the Polaris lounge. Of course that would never happen. Thank goodness most of my flights are to Los Angeles where the upgraded club is a very pleasant place to kill time. If they could just upgrade the food offerings there to match the investment in architecture...
The other "main" club was the most crowded I'd ever seen it. There was no comfortable place to sit. They've added bar-like tables to accommodate more people since the other club closed to convert to Polaris. In the meantime, this major US hub airport is very badly served in the way of club comforts. The new food location makes it look like an afterthought, with the standard salad, soups and cheese cubes looking more unappetizing than normal. And a few steps from the food "bar" you can look down at the airport's large food court where everything looks like it would be better than in the club, albeit not "free."
I left the main club almost immediately and felt more relaxed in the relative peace and calm of the airport gates themselves.
With Newark being my home airport I feel like my club membership should be at a reduced price while they build out the Polaris lounge. Of course that would never happen. Thank goodness most of my flights are to Los Angeles where the upgraded club is a very pleasant place to kill time. If they could just upgrade the food offerings there to match the investment in architecture...
Last edited by nycityny; Mar 18, 2018 at 8:39 pm
Mar 20, 2018, 7:12 am
#2434
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 11,470
It's been over a year since I've seen my favorite flavor of Numi tea in the United Clubs. It was a Jasmine-Green tea blend, and it used to be standard issue in all the clubs.
Is it gone for good? Enhanced to pay for some of the renovations? Or might it reappear someday - like the Great Pumpkin?
Is it gone for good? Enhanced to pay for some of the renovations? Or might it reappear someday - like the Great Pumpkin?
I am certain it has been less than a year since I've enjoyed Jasmine Green, but I am also certain it has been more than two months in any UC I've attended (EWR, ORD, IAH, LAX, and by happenstance, SFO). That said the inventory is a bit inconsistent, and I didn't think anything of it until your comment.
coffee machine with the fun font.
Did not notice it in the clubs, so you might be right on that aspect.
Mar 24, 2018, 8:30 am
#2435
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Location: TOA
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LAX - 03/21
Usually, I don't get see what the LAX club's offerings are during the daytime since my departure times tend to be tres early.
Anyway, here's what the caprese cups look like as well as the "Texas Caviar Salad" - just for completeness from one of my previous posts:
Oh, and they've continued to have two soups as well. Their offerings this week were the Chicken Tequila and Veg Chili - 'tho the Chicken Tequila wasn't as special as I remember it from the IAD club.
David
Anyway, here's what the caprese cups look like as well as the "Texas Caviar Salad" - just for completeness from one of my previous posts:
Oh, and they've continued to have two soups as well. Their offerings this week were the Chicken Tequila and Veg Chili - 'tho the Chicken Tequila wasn't as special as I remember it from the IAD club.
David
Mar 24, 2018, 5:02 pm
#2436
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: DCA, IAD (not BWI if I can help it)
Programs: UA 1MM 1K, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Explorist, status-free on AA, AS, B6, DL, WN, Amtrak, etc.
Posts: 1,481
It's been a few months since I was around DCA for breakfast, but this morning the club had bagels that were at least 75% of regulation size instead of the usual miniaturized specimens, two kinds of savory mini-muffins (I had one with spinach and red pepper) and blueberry turnovers. That's a better selection all around than what I saw at IAD C17 earlier this month.
Mar 28, 2018, 11:58 am
#2437
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: M&S, Radisson
Posts: 758
I'm flying out of LAS Terminal 3 with AC. Do you suggest I visit The Club at LAS (near gate E2) or the United Club (near gates D33/D35)?
Mar 28, 2018, 12:18 pm
#2438
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,753
The Club will be quieter overall. Beverages take a little longer to get. Snacks are more salty.
United Club will have better bar service and broader food selections but be busier.
Mar 28, 2018, 12:36 pm
#2439
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chicago
Programs: United 1K
Posts: 477
I was at both Newark clubs yesterday (Saturday afternoon). The small pop-up is both crowded and has little in the way of food. Mostly packaged foods and bottled water. At least I was able to take a bottle of water with me.
The other "main" club was the most crowded I'd ever seen it. There was no comfortable place to sit. They've added bar-like tables to accommodate more people since the other club closed to convert to Polaris. In the meantime, this major US hub airport is very badly served in the way of club comforts. The new food location makes it look like an afterthought, with the standard salad, soups and cheese cubes looking more unappetizing than normal. And a few steps from the food "bar" you can look down at the airport's large food court where everything looks like it would be better than in the club, albeit not "free."
I left the main club almost immediately and felt more relaxed in the relative peace and calm of the airport gates themselves.
With Newark being my home airport I feel like my club membership should be at a reduced price while they build out the Polaris lounge. Of course that would never happen. Thank goodness most of my flights are to Los Angeles where the upgraded club is a very pleasant place to kill time. If they could just upgrade the food offerings there to match the investment in architecture...
The other "main" club was the most crowded I'd ever seen it. There was no comfortable place to sit. They've added bar-like tables to accommodate more people since the other club closed to convert to Polaris. In the meantime, this major US hub airport is very badly served in the way of club comforts. The new food location makes it look like an afterthought, with the standard salad, soups and cheese cubes looking more unappetizing than normal. And a few steps from the food "bar" you can look down at the airport's large food court where everything looks like it would be better than in the club, albeit not "free."
I left the main club almost immediately and felt more relaxed in the relative peace and calm of the airport gates themselves.
With Newark being my home airport I feel like my club membership should be at a reduced price while they build out the Polaris lounge. Of course that would never happen. Thank goodness most of my flights are to Los Angeles where the upgraded club is a very pleasant place to kill time. If they could just upgrade the food offerings there to match the investment in architecture...
Mar 28, 2018, 12:41 pm
#2440
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Gold, UA MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,329
Apr 13, 2018, 1:24 am
#2442
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Best UC for food: My nomination is DFW (photos from 04/06/18)
David
David
Apr 13, 2018, 7:09 am
#2443
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: where lions are led by donkeys...
Programs: Lifetime Gold, Global Entry, Hertz PC, and my wallet
Posts: 20,348
Not been to LHR then?
Apr 13, 2018, 9:15 am
#2444
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
That is good news! I'll be in SFO later this month, and will make a visit to the UC to hunt for it. I usually head straight to the Centurion Lounge these days, but this tea is worth a detour.
Apr 13, 2018, 10:09 am
#2445
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