Nov 27, 2016, 1:30 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
UA has announced that the SFO Polaris lounge is opening 30 April 2018
Summary
The International UC is closed for renovation to a Polaris Club. The SQ & BR lounges have been closed and will be integrated into the new facility. Polaris lounge open 30 April 2018.
SFO Polaris Lounge opens 30 April 2018 (Previews - Press 25th, MP 27th)
The old GFL (near G99) has been converted into a premium cabin international lounge (not an UC). Eventually, it will be converted into a UC for the non-premium cabin international passengers (*G in economy). Now operating as an United Club
The F and E concourse UCs plus again the temporary mezzanine UC lounge (across from Gate 71) are options for those not eligible for the temporary G premium cabin international lounge.
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Previous Updates
1 Oct 2017 on united.com
posted 23 Sept 2017
posted 28 Sept 2017
Earlier thread summary
Summary of posts suggest the present SFO Global First Lounge will be available for much of first half of 2017. Reports are that the current Global First Lounge will become a "regular" UC, while the current international (G Terminal) UC will become a Polaris club (which will integrate the space currently housing the SQ & BR lounges). UA is also constructing a new UC, either in Terminal G or E (or both). Construction has begun in the G Terminal United Club, a large portion of which is now boarded off. Latest info from UA suggests "summer 2018" for the SFO Polaris lounge opening.
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Summary
The International UC is closed for renovation to a Polaris Club. The SQ & BR lounges have been closed and will be integrated into the new facility. Polaris lounge open 30 April 2018.
SFO Polaris Lounge opens 30 April 2018 (Previews - Press 25th, MP 27th)
The old GFL (near G99) has been converted into a premium cabin international lounge (not an UC). Eventually, it will be converted into a UC for the non-premium cabin international passengers (*G in economy). Now operating as an United Club
The F and E concourse UCs plus again the temporary mezzanine UC lounge (across from Gate 71) are options for those not eligible for the temporary G premium cabin international lounge.
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Previous Updates
1 Oct 2017 on united.com
On October 1, the United Club location in the International Terminal will be closed to launch its transition into a United Polaris lounge. An additional United Club location will open across from Gate 71A on the mezzanine level at the end of September. Customers departing out of the International Terminal should allow 10-15 minutes to walk to their gate from the United Club location in Gate 71A or Concourse F.
Bummer - was just in GF lounge and was told that in two weeks it will be a United Club - no showers, no open bar, etc. Was also told that "Polaris" is just a marketing term and that until the actual Polaris lounge opens in 8 months, it's United Clubs for everyone. .....
Closure of San Francisco SilverKris Lounge for renovations
The Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in San Francisco will be closed for renovations starting from 01 October 2017. As part of the renovations, Singapore Airlines will begin a transition to a newly constructed, shared lounge facility operated by our Star Alliance partner, United Airlines. It is scheduled to open in early 2018.
The Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in San Francisco will be closed for renovations starting from 01 October 2017. As part of the renovations, Singapore Airlines will begin a transition to a newly constructed, shared lounge facility operated by our Star Alliance partner, United Airlines. It is scheduled to open in early 2018.
Summary of posts suggest the present SFO Global First Lounge will be available for much of first half of 2017. Reports are that the current Global First Lounge will become a "regular" UC, while the current international (G Terminal) UC will become a Polaris club (which will integrate the space currently housing the SQ & BR lounges). UA is also constructing a new UC, either in Terminal G or E (or both). Construction has begun in the G Terminal United Club, a large portion of which is now boarded off. Latest info from UA suggests "summer 2018" for the SFO Polaris lounge opening.
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Polaris Lounge Roadmap 2017-2018 (wiki) (thread) --- UA Polaris lounge update site
Polaris lounge ORD - opened 01 Dec 2016 (wiki) (thread)
SFO Lounge changes? Which will become Polaris? Shower options?(wiki) (thread)
United Polaris-New Business Class seats & inflight service and new Polaris Lounges(wiki) (thread)}
SFO G UC closed, reopens as Polaris Lounge 30 Apr 2018, old GFL is now the intl UC
Jun 30, 2017, 7:09 pm
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Might be a bad bet per UA
LAX PL is project still at least a year away -- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...17-2018-a.html
LAX PL is project still at least a year away -- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...17-2018-a.html
Jun 30, 2017, 8:07 pm
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Might be a bad bet per UA
LAX PL is project still at least a year away -- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...17-2018-a.html
LAX PL is project still at least a year away -- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...17-2018-a.html
Jun 30, 2017, 8:13 pm
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I imagine the timing has to do with permitting and bureaucracy.
Jun 30, 2017, 9:08 pm
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Jun 30, 2017, 9:27 pm
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I hope you're right, but this language contrasts with earlier estimates I'd read stating Fall 2017. I even recall one source that had indicated October, which would be nice for me as I have a 747 UD ride out of SFO then. Such a change doesn't suggest opening before the end of this year to me.
Jun 30, 2017, 9:38 pm
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I hope you're right, but this language contrasts with earlier estimates I'd read stating Fall 2017. I even recall one source that had indicated October, which would be nice for me as I have a 747 UD ride out of SFO then. Such a change doesn't suggest opening before the end of this year to me.
Jul 19, 2017, 12:13 am
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Not sure on how true this is but I have heard this before and just wanted to see if it was legit.
So Ive heard that United business Polaris customers on international flights out of SFO can sometimes get access to the Global First Lounge especially if the UC in the international terminal is overcrowded. Is this the case/Has this happened? Would I specifically have to ask for it? Or have I heard/been misinformed?
BTW Im premier gold if that helps in P class.
So Ive heard that United business Polaris customers on international flights out of SFO can sometimes get access to the Global First Lounge especially if the UC in the international terminal is overcrowded. Is this the case/Has this happened? Would I specifically have to ask for it? Or have I heard/been misinformed?
BTW Im premier gold if that helps in P class.
Jul 19, 2017, 12:25 am
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So Ive heard that United business Polaris customers on international flights out of SFO can sometimes get access to the Global First Lounge especially if the UC in the international terminal is overcrowded. Is this the case/Has this happened? Would I specifically have to ask for it? Or have I heard/been misinformed?
So feel free to ask, but do not expect.
Jul 25, 2017, 4:27 pm
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SFO GF lounge?
I'm flying to China in mid-October through SFO. I'm excited to see the 777-300 to Beijing, as this COULD be my first "Polaris" experience. (Sad to see that I won't ride the 747 again, however). Here's my question: nowhere do I see a plane from SFO to any destination in China (nor Asia, for that matter) with the old Global First product, so if this is the case, what will become of the GF lounge? Thanks, for feedback.
Jul 25, 2017, 4:29 pm
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I'm flying to China in mid-October through SFO. I'm excited to see the 777-300 to Beijing, as this COULD be my first "Polaris" experience. (Sad to see that I won't ride the 747 again, however). Here's my question: nowhere do I see a plane from SFO to any destination in China (nor Asia, for that matter) with the old Global First product, so if this is the case, what will become of the GF lounge? Thanks, for feedback.
GFL gets revamped into a Polaris Lounge eventually
Jul 25, 2017, 4:39 pm
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I'm flying to China in mid-October through SFO. I'm excited to see the 777-300 to Beijing, as this COULD be my first "Polaris" experience. (Sad to see that I won't ride the 747 again, however). Here's my question: nowhere do I see a plane from SFO to any destination in China (nor Asia, for that matter) with the old Global First product, so if this is the case, what will become of the GF lounge? Thanks, for feedback.
Jul 25, 2017, 4:51 pm
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Jul 25, 2017, 4:52 pm
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Jul 29, 2017, 3:51 am
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I'm looking at flying from SFO on New Year's Eve. Any chance that the new Polaris Lounge will have opened by then?
Jul 29, 2017, 11:32 am
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