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Access to Polaris lounges (source):
update 29 Sept 2017, effective 1 Oct, 2017
Departure: The airport you are leaving on an international J/F flight* from, i.e. EWR-ORD-NRT
Connecting: The airport to or from which you have a short-haul flight to connect to a longer flight, i.e. EWR-ORD-NRT or NRT-ORD-EWR
Arrival: The airport you arrive at after your long-haul flight, i.e. EWR-ORD-NRT
Hours- 4:30a - 10:45p
*Currently it appears that any departing international flight on an *A partner qualifies (except AC operated transborder flights ), but only United flights with the premium cabin class listed as 'Polaris Business' or 'Polaris First' will qualify for entrance after arriving off a United Polaris flight.
UA premium cabin flights not marketed as Polaris, such as Domestic First or International Business (Canada, Mexico, Caribbean ... ) are not eligible for Polaris lounge access.
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update 29 Sept 2017, effective 1 Oct, 2017
Departure: The airport you are leaving on an international J/F flight* from, i.e. EWR-ORD-NRT
Connecting: The airport to or from which you have a short-haul flight to connect to a longer flight, i.e. EWR-ORD-NRT or NRT-ORD-EWR
Arrival: The airport you arrive at after your long-haul flight, i.e. EWR-ORD-NRT
Hours- 4:30a - 10:45p
*Currently it appears that any departing international flight on an *A partner qualifies (except AC operated transborder flights ), but only United flights with the premium cabin class listed as 'Polaris Business' or 'Polaris First' will qualify for entrance after arriving off a United Polaris flight.
UA premium cabin flights not marketed as Polaris, such as Domestic First or International Business (Canada, Mexico, Caribbean ... ) are not eligible for Polaris lounge access.
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ORD Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ...
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EWR Polaris lounge -- Reviews, Experiences, Q&A, ..
#376
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Normally I would agree - but UA just doesn’t care - I’m sitting at my gate to fly to london while the delay reason is an earlier delay impacted my departure - except the earlier flight was early….
Last edited by bmwe92fan; Jun 17, 2022 at 2:06 am
#377
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But the bartender walking away with my change? I would have jumped over the bar.
I may be there in a couple of days to see for myself.
Last edited by stimpy; Jun 15, 2022 at 7:42 pm
#378
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA 1k (12 year fallen GS) 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
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But the bartender walking away with my change? I would have jumped over the bar.
I may be there in a couple of days to see for myself.
Last edited by bmwe92fan; Jun 16, 2022 at 5:27 am
#379
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
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Posts: 6,153
FYI - He didnt walk away with her change - the $20 he took as a tip
Last edited by bmwe92fan; Jun 15, 2022 at 8:03 pm
#380
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: 1K
Posts: 784
Hmm sounds like someone should have confronted the bar tender to correct them. Or, just take your change from the other bills on the bar. I know it is probably frowned upon, but Ive made my own change with stray bills.
My experience at the EWR Polaris lounge last week was positive. The bartenders were very cordial and the restaurant was running efficiently. I was actually astounded by the number of tables they were able to turn without compromising service.
Then I went to the KEF Saga lounge and remembered that all UA lounges are generally terrible.
My experience at the EWR Polaris lounge last week was positive. The bartenders were very cordial and the restaurant was running efficiently. I was actually astounded by the number of tables they were able to turn without compromising service.
Then I went to the KEF Saga lounge and remembered that all UA lounges are generally terrible.
#381
Join Date: Feb 2020
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One quick note on the EWR PL especially if you're on the 10:00pm or 11:00pm LHR departures. Sit down dining ends at 8:00pm and 8:00pm is also the timing of the last time hot food is replenished. Tyere were a few surprised and disappointed Polaris passengers :-(
#382
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
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Posts: 6,153
Yes this is very true -- I saw the same a few nights ago... I wish they would make an announcement in the lounge at this time -- such a simple thing could save a lot of passenger frustration...
#383
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,529
This is pretty wild since those 10pm and 11pm departures are the ones where you really probably want to eat before your flight, not onboard.
#384
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In a rammed EWR PL right now. Actually a line for the bathroom. Obviously this is a peak day at a peak hour but if UA keeps expanding intl J capacity from EWR during the peak afternoon/early evening rush, they are going to have to expand this lounge. In any event, why does the EWR PL still not have a cocktail list?
#386
Join Date: Aug 2005
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In a rammed EWR PL right now. Actually a line for the bathroom. Obviously this is a peak day at a peak hour but if UA keeps expanding intl J capacity from EWR during the peak afternoon/early evening rush, they are going to have to expand this lounge. In any event, why does the EWR PL still not have a cocktail list?
Its July now; buckle up! (Will report from the PL Wed night).
Last edited by seanp7; Jun 30, 2022 at 7:04 pm
#387
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Ok so not bad at all tonight. Security was fine (EWR). PL coped. 45 min wait for a table hit service good.
Cod - Main (PL)
The PL cod was stunning. I dont say that lightly. Was very surprised.
Lentil Curry Soup (PL)
On board PDB was fast, just water and ghastly sparkling wine. 1K meal orders prioritized.
same menu as reported
Menu
Away amenity kit.
Cod - Main (PL)
The PL cod was stunning. I dont say that lightly. Was very surprised.
Lentil Curry Soup (PL)
On board PDB was fast, just water and ghastly sparkling wine. 1K meal orders prioritized.
same menu as reported
Menu
Away amenity kit.
#388
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Ok so not bad at all tonight. Security was fine (EWR). PL coped. 45 min wait for a table hit service good.
Cod - Main (PL)
The PL cod was stunning. I dont say that lightly. Was very surprised.
Lentil Curry Soup (PL)
On board PDB was fast, just water and ghastly sparkling wine. 1K meal orders prioritized.
same menu as reported
Menu
Cod - Main (PL)
The PL cod was stunning. I dont say that lightly. Was very surprised.
Lentil Curry Soup (PL)
On board PDB was fast, just water and ghastly sparkling wine. 1K meal orders prioritized.
same menu as reported
Menu
#389
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 11,327
Ok so not bad at all tonight. Security was fine (EWR). PL coped. 45 min wait for a table hit service good.
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Cod - Main (PL)
The PL cod was stunning. I dont say that lightly. Was very surprised.
img
Lentil Curry Soup (PL)
On board PDB was fast, just water and ghastly sparkling wine. 1K meal orders prioritized.
same menu as reported
img
Menu
Away amenity kit.
img
Cod - Main (PL)
The PL cod was stunning. I dont say that lightly. Was very surprised.
img
Lentil Curry Soup (PL)
On board PDB was fast, just water and ghastly sparkling wine. 1K meal orders prioritized.
same menu as reported
img
Menu
Away amenity kit.
I agree the cod is good. I think it ties with the lamb kofte for best item on the menu at EWR. The cauliflower app is good too.