Mar 25, 2022, 12:12 pm
Status of new permanent EWR United Clubs - preview 12 May, opening 18 May 2022?
Feb 2, 2020, 9:52 am
#91
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Will be interesting to see how it progresses. I hope they did not close down the OTC whiskey bar/lounge further down in C3 - has the best drinks in Terminal C IMO. I also wonder if there will be any views - and if there’s any chance at all they build an outdoor deck.
During UAs hardhat tour of the BOS lounge build, they said they had future plans to open outside but I don't think it ever happened.
Feb 2, 2020, 6:46 pm
#92
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Feb 2, 2020, 6:55 pm
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I'll believe it if there are showers when the UC actually opens. Given history of PR announcements and overenthustastic marketeers as well as the guaranteed over run in both cost and schedule of _anything_ built under PANYNJ at EWR, there's never a guarantee.
And even after showers "might" be installed, the elimination of showers at the C130 club and then the taking of the club to become EWR Polaris means nothing is guaranteed. Especially at EWR.
Ever.
David
And even after showers "might" be installed, the elimination of showers at the C130 club and then the taking of the club to become EWR Polaris means nothing is guaranteed. Especially at EWR.
Ever.
David
Feb 2, 2020, 8:52 pm
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I'll believe it if there are showers when the UC actually opens. Given history of PR announcements and overenthustastic marketeers as well as the guaranteed over run in both cost and schedule of _anything_ built under PANYNJ at EWR, there's never a guarantee.
And even after showers "might" be installed, the elimination of showers at the C130 club and then the taking of the club to become EWR Polaris means nothing is guaranteed. Especially at EWR.
Ever.
David
And even after showers "might" be installed, the elimination of showers at the C130 club and then the taking of the club to become EWR Polaris means nothing is guaranteed. Especially at EWR.
Ever.
David
Feb 2, 2020, 9:03 pm
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Feb 3, 2020, 6:10 am
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As with all things United, skeptical is the way to bet. I was relaying what I was told; will be largest UC in network and will resemble LAX Club
Feb 3, 2020, 8:56 am
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Feb 3, 2020, 11:44 am
#98
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the status quo - then & now
I visited both the pop-up & the old UC lounge @ Gate 74 this week. Why are they so close together?
A UA agent told me (with a straight face) the reason is because there is very limited space available @ EWR. Which I take to mean that UA does not have access to any more space!
Terminal One is (at least) three years away. Can UA continue to expand flights out of EWR with one lounge & one pop-up?
The pop-up has decent snacks (pita chips, potato salad, bean salad, pop in cans) Interestingly, the snacks are all pre-packaged i.e. designed to compete with take out? Reminded me of the old AC landside lounge @ LGA!
A UA agent told me (with a straight face) the reason is because there is very limited space available @ EWR. Which I take to mean that UA does not have access to any more space!
Terminal One is (at least) three years away. Can UA continue to expand flights out of EWR with one lounge & one pop-up?
The pop-up has decent snacks (pita chips, potato salad, bean salad, pop in cans) Interestingly, the snacks are all pre-packaged i.e. designed to compete with take out? Reminded me of the old AC landside lounge @ LGA!
Feb 3, 2020, 1:18 pm
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I visited both the pop-up & the old UC lounge @ Gate 74 this week. Why are they so close together?
A UA agent told me (with a straight face) the reason is because there is very limited space available @ EWR. Which I take to mean that UA does not have access to any more space!
Terminal One is (at least) three years away. Can UA continue to expand flights out of EWR with one lounge & one pop-up?
The pop-up has decent snacks (pita chips, potato salad, bean salad, pop in cans) Interestingly, the snacks are all pre-packaged i.e. designed to compete with take out? Reminded me of the old AC landside lounge @ LGA!
A UA agent told me (with a straight face) the reason is because there is very limited space available @ EWR. Which I take to mean that UA does not have access to any more space!
Terminal One is (at least) three years away. Can UA continue to expand flights out of EWR with one lounge & one pop-up?
The pop-up has decent snacks (pita chips, potato salad, bean salad, pop in cans) Interestingly, the snacks are all pre-packaged i.e. designed to compete with take out? Reminded me of the old AC landside lounge @ LGA!
Feb 3, 2020, 5:12 pm
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Feb 3, 2020, 6:27 pm
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The showers were a "Project Quality" cut. In fact, significant engineering work went in to revising showers OUT of the LAX club. Glad to hear (even if just a rumor) that United has reversed course on this uncompetitive product decision for the upcoming EWR lounge.
Reportedly, this will be the largest United Club in the system.
Reportedly, this will be the largest United Club in the system.
Feb 9, 2020, 12:21 am
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The elimination of showers at UCs at United's international hubs is one of the most short-sighted and stupid decisions that United has ever made. After flying more than 8 hours, the showers at the EWR main UC (before it was converted to a Polaris Lounge) was one of the few things which made a EWR layover bearable. As United continues to devalue MileagePlus and UC membership, especially for long haul flyers, I've given up hope of United doing the right thing for its customers, but at least with my UC membership, I can take advantage of showers at Star Alliance clubs when flying internationally.
Feb 9, 2020, 12:30 am
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The elimination of showers at UCs at United's international hubs is one of the most short-sighted and stupid decisions that United has ever made. After flying more than 8 hours, the showers at the EWR main UC (before it was converted to a Polaris Lounge) was one of the few things which made a EWR layover bearable. As United continues to devalue MileagePlus and UC membership, especially for long haul flyers, I've given up hope of United doing the right thing for its customers, but at least with my UC membership, I can take advantage of showers at Star Alliance clubs when flying internationally.
wngrade.
Feb 9, 2020, 12:50 am
#104
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I was down in this area the other day. To say the new space is huge is an understatement. If it’s actually two floors...wow it’s big.
i still question the location as it still leaves the middle concourse drastically underserved by clubs.
one note is gates c125-128 are crammed into a funnel now by this construction. Makes access really difficult
i still question the location as it still leaves the middle concourse drastically underserved by clubs.
one note is gates c125-128 are crammed into a funnel now by this construction. Makes access really difficult
Feb 9, 2020, 2:26 pm
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The lack of showers in the EWR UC’s is not going to entice customers to purchase J on SFO/LAX redeyes to the New York area. I think this is the biggest fail in UA’s short-sighted decision.