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Old Dec 3, 2016, 9:22 am
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Access to Polaris lounges (source):

Hour 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
A la carte dining, last seating 8 p. m.

United flights with the premium cabin class listed as 'Polaris Business' qualify for deaparture, connecting and arrival of a United Polaris flight.
UA premium cabin flights not marketed as Polaris, such as Domestic First or International Business (Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, northern South America, ... ) are not eligible for Polaris lounge access.
For partner, Business or International First, access only at departure airport and same destination restrictions as UA (roughly at least 8+ hours long haul international - TATL, TPAC, yes any UA Polaris destination but no trans-border).

No Guests (except 1 guest for International First partner flights)

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Old Aug 23, 2022, 8:50 am
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Was reading some reviews...
https://travelseason.com/airlines/re...hicago-london/

How often is the Polaris lounge closed? PLanning on getting there early to enjoy...
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Old Aug 23, 2022, 11:20 am
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Originally Posted by cyclogenesis
Was reading some reviews...
https://travelseason.com/airlines/re...hicago-london/

How often is the Polaris lounge closed? PLanning on getting there early to enjoy...
The trip report was Oct 2021 (published in Feb 2022) before the PLs reopened
PLs will only be closed during normal hours for things like a water line break,...
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Old Aug 23, 2022, 12:29 pm
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Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
The trip report was Oct 2021 (published in Feb 2022) before the PLs reopened
PLs will only be closed during normal hours for things like a water line break,...
Awesome. Given what I am reading about meals on board I think we will enjoy our meal there.
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Old Aug 25, 2022, 6:52 pm
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Originally Posted by eng3
Any photos of the white fish?
I got distracted and made the mistake of eating it before taking a photo and want one for my records

also, I didn't see it in the menu but apparently you have optional toppings for the burger: bacon, egg, avavado, and something else

here you go and a few other lunch/dinner dishes from a few days ago!








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Old Sep 29, 2022, 6:51 pm
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Want to report wine is still Lanson Champagne and Prisoner - I’ve seen in other Polaris lounge threads both options (real champagne and quality Napa blend) have gone down hill. Didn’t sit down but the buffet options weren’t bad today with chicken Marsala and a mustard cream sauce pork that were fresh and good.
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Old Oct 9, 2022, 6:25 am
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early morning breakfast here. Had the place to myself with good service. Unsurprisingly

omelet was very good, no green smoothie though


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Old Oct 14, 2022, 5:13 pm
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Spent about two hours there this afternoon. Not too busy from ~2:30-4:30 which was nice. Immediately got a seat for a late-lunch





Food was pretty good. Burger patty is still too small (I cut it in half to see if there was any pink left)
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Old Nov 3, 2022, 1:53 pm
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Was there last week, menu looks slightly different than posted up thread a few posts ago. Food was good, albeit pretty small portions. Had the salad, cheese, chicken schnitzel and key lime thing for dessert. It was nice to have dinner in the lounge and go right to sleep for the late (and short) transatlantic flight. Service was great throughout the lounge.





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Old Nov 3, 2022, 2:42 pm
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I know some will scoff, but I love that burger in the Polaris lounge and look forward to it whenever I have a long trip ahead of me!
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Old Nov 3, 2022, 3:02 pm
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Originally Posted by DMSFCA
I know some will scoff, but I love that burger in the Polaris lounge and look forward to it whenever I have a long trip ahead of me!
My wife loves the Polaris burger, too. But I avoid it if I am not too starved.
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Old Nov 15, 2022, 1:51 pm
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Speaking of the Polaris Burger…




Not too much of a wait this afternoon. Actually kinda quiet and pleasant today. I’m sure a far cry from my trip to EWR next week…
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Old Nov 15, 2022, 1:54 pm
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Also speaking of the burger, does anyone else think ORD's is the best in the system currently?
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Old Nov 15, 2022, 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by fumje
Also speaking of the burger, does anyone else think ORD's is the best in the system currently?
I've only tried the SFO Polaris Burger on a regular basis, and it's been hard to beat!
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Old Nov 15, 2022, 3:08 pm
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ORD is pretty small
Just rolled into ORD Polaris… had a late originating flight. Left my cell number, got a glass of wine and just a few minutes later got a text and was seated l.
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Old Nov 15, 2022, 4:41 pm
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When the new ORD C two-story UC is opened (Jan), the old C16 club will become Polaris expansion space. Timeline unknown.
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