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Jan 15, 2019, 5:30 pm
#106
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Actually, when coming back to the US, the second segment does not have to be on UA, only the International long haul has to be Polaris Business which only happens on UA. But there is a need for another segment to be able to get back inside security.
Jan 15, 2019, 9:24 pm
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Flying MEL-LAX later this week in Polaris, then connecting to ORD. GS phone agent said Polaris Lounge would not be available for arrivals (“departures only”), which conflicts with the wiki on this thread. Will I be able to visit the Polaris Lounge as as an arrival visitor?
Jan 16, 2019, 10:52 am
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This would be where I would hang out all day watching planes if I could.
As it is my first experience with Polaris Lounge, I was very impressed. The space is small, less than half the size of Newark, but I loved the views of the tarmac. There is no outdoor seating area like United Club or Star Alliance lounge at TBIT, but still an impressive lounge. The food was good. It wasn't hot, but good. Lots of choices. I was there for breakfast. The dining area seats about 16 people. The staff were very nice. Look for John. He gave me lots of insight into the place. Only two rest areas.
As it is the only lounge at LAX I've ever been in, I have no context to compare to others. In my opinion, it's great.
Me in the dayroom.
Entrance next to Wolfgang Pucks.
Lounge area
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Jan 18, 2019, 11:10 am
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To be more specific, access to Polaris Lounges is granted for passengers departing the US to Asia, Europe and some airports in the south of South America; EZE, SCL, GRU, GIG and LIM. Departing the US from an airport with Polaris Lounge, you can also access that Polaris Lounge if you are flying on a Star Alliance plane. Returning to the US, you have to fly United metal.
Last edited by StuckinITH; Jan 18, 2019 at 11:15 am
Jan 18, 2019, 11:31 am
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Easy way to tell is if the cabin is actually marketed as Polaris on the route. It’s marketed as Business EWR-LAX. Same cabin would be marketed as First HNL-LAX. United doesn’t consider it a Polaris cabin unless it’s a Polaris route. You still get UC access.
Jan 18, 2019, 7:16 pm
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If you have the time, do both.
If you want a Polaris Lounge, go there.
If you want one of the better domestic UC's, give it a try.
David
Jan 18, 2019, 9:28 pm
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Jan 19, 2019, 10:46 am
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Jan 19, 2019, 11:37 am
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Back to the thread's topic, the UC and the Polaris Lounge are both in Terminal 7, so you'd only have to clear security once.
David