Jul 7, 2022, 11:56 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Why / When would you like to use a shower at a UA lounge / club?
Presently for UCs, only the C123 EWR UC has showers
All the Polaris lounges have showers
The SFO T2 MLL has showers
Reported the new DEN UC will have showers and showers will be introduced at hub UCs when remodeled
Presently for UCs, only the C123 EWR UC has showers
All the Polaris lounges have showers
The SFO T2 MLL has showers
Reported the new DEN UC will have showers and showers will be introduced at hub UCs when remodeled
Showers removed from all domestic United Clubs (and now returning to EWR, others?)
Oct 4, 2017, 4:17 pm
#91
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sydney, NSW Australia
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I believe SYD also has some airside but you need to have your own towel.
I think it's a really underserved business. I am sure many travelers on flights that arrive really early or leave really late would gladly spend $8-$20 (depending on level of service) for a nice shower after/before a flight.
I think it's a really underserved business. I am sure many travelers on flights that arrive really early or leave really late would gladly spend $8-$20 (depending on level of service) for a nice shower after/before a flight.
I have used Freshen Up! at SFO quite a number of times but am always surprised that I am the only customer at the particular time.
The glaring omission of showers from the otherwise brilliant LAX UC is a decision that affects all passengers on flights out of LAX sitting next to people who could have done with one!
They should have been expanding showers into PMUA lounges.*begrudgingly because I am sure some folks drink $20 worth of alcohol where as I choose not to when flying.
Last edited by Aspen; Oct 4, 2017 at 4:38 pm
Oct 4, 2017, 4:59 pm
#92
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The jewel in the UA Club network is LHR.
What is UA planning to do with LHR? Eliminate showers from the club?
Where does Polaris lounge go - already have GF lounge, does that get expanded for Polaris?
What is UA planning to do with LHR? Eliminate showers from the club?
Where does Polaris lounge go - already have GF lounge, does that get expanded for Polaris?
Oct 4, 2017, 6:34 pm
#93
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: UA Silver, AA Gold
Posts: 221
This is unfortunate. Many times I've enjoyed using the showers at IAH Terminals C or E before catching a flight after work on a Friday to change and freshen up. Makes me wonder if I should ditch the UA Club membership.
Oct 4, 2017, 7:36 pm
#94
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Location: SFO
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Fortunately, the new UC at LHR has showers. I've used them several times while at LHR for connecting flights (as recently as yesterday). While not usually needed for domestic itineraries, showers should be available at international hubs, even for economy passengers.
Oct 5, 2017, 1:53 pm
#96
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Location: PHL
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I havent had the chance to try it lately as my connections have been very short.
Oct 12, 2017, 1:43 pm
#98
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Oct 12, 2017, 2:34 pm
#99
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As Hergertarian noted, at NRT the ANA lounge is a good backup, if needed.
Oct 12, 2017, 3:20 pm
#100
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Oct 12, 2017, 5:08 pm
#101
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. The loss at NRT would be a shame, as those in-the-know would head to the UA club to shower and change because the UA shower rooms were at a cooler temperature and a fan was available, vs the sauna-hot ANA showers where you're back to being sweat-soaked before you have a chance to put your clothes back on.
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Oct 12, 2017, 9:38 pm
#102
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: TX
Programs: UA 1K
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thank you for the tip re: ANA. I will try next week and report back on the status of the showers. Agree it's strange it's not shown on UA.com
Oct 13, 2017, 5:31 am
#103
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Oct 13, 2017, 5:59 am
#104
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Only if in business class cabin.
Also I do like the new polaris lounges, they have quite a few shower rooms at ORD and accept arriving business class customers on international flights. However both LF and UA should have exhaust fans in those rooms it always heats up way too much and you leave with sweat on you for you don't want to take forever and won't cool down without opening the door.
I too agree that showers at hubs in UC are such a welcome amenity. I certainly wish those would be standard. It was always so competitive for the shower at IAH but nice to know they have them.
Oct 15, 2017, 7:06 pm
#105
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