Jun 5, 2019, 7:31 pm
New United Clubs for MSY and RDU, Renovated FLL and LGA
Jan 12, 2019, 7:47 am
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New United Clubs for MSY and RDU, Renovated FLL and LGA
Buried at the bottom of this blog article's write up of the LAX Polaris Lounge: https://blog.wandr.me/2019/01/united...-united-clubs/ is the following:
I can't find any other source or details but it's certainly a happy development for this RDU flyer. My guess is they'll use the former US Club space on the upper level near gates D1-3.
In addressing the crowd CEO Oscar Munoz highlighted not only the new LAX facility but also four other lounges across the network that will open as new or be renewed in 2019.
The new terminal at New Orleans’s Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) will include a United Club, bringing passengers a new option to relax before their flight. Construction recently started and, while no specific opening date is set, United hopes to be ready at the time the new terminal opens or soon thereafter. Similarly, a new United Club lounge is coming at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Construction is already underway. Again, no formal opening date target but it should be a matter of months, not years.
At New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) the new central terminal will soon boast a new United Club. Among other benefits, the new lounge will be inside security, making it more convenient for travelers. Construction there is essentially complete. United is awaiting work on the rest of the new terminal for its opportunity to move into the new gates and new lounge.
Finally, United is also renovating its lounge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL) this year.
The new terminal at New Orleans’s Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) will include a United Club, bringing passengers a new option to relax before their flight. Construction recently started and, while no specific opening date is set, United hopes to be ready at the time the new terminal opens or soon thereafter. Similarly, a new United Club lounge is coming at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Construction is already underway. Again, no formal opening date target but it should be a matter of months, not years.
At New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) the new central terminal will soon boast a new United Club. Among other benefits, the new lounge will be inside security, making it more convenient for travelers. Construction there is essentially complete. United is awaiting work on the rest of the new terminal for its opportunity to move into the new gates and new lounge.
Finally, United is also renovating its lounge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL) this year.
Jan 12, 2019, 9:46 am
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Jan 12, 2019, 9:57 am
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On a recent trip MSY-EWR I was walking up-and-down the terminal looking for the United Club lounge....only to realize that there isn't one, much to my surprise.
Glad to hear UA is still investing in & expanding their lounge network!
(...maybe they have a couple of dollars to spare for EWR Club lounge expansion as well....or are the OTG earnings just too lucrative???)
Glad to hear UA is still investing in & expanding their lounge network!
(...maybe they have a couple of dollars to spare for EWR Club lounge expansion as well....or are the OTG earnings just too lucrative???)
Jan 12, 2019, 11:00 am
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Very good news. Certainly didn't expect any "new" cities any time soon. Though TPA needs to be on the short list, I agree.
Love that FLL is finally getting a refresh as well.
Love that FLL is finally getting a refresh as well.
Jan 12, 2019, 11:20 am
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That said, I really enjoyed the UC at SNA last time I was there. Probably get some good use in it when I transit there midweek next week.
Jan 12, 2019, 9:57 pm
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UA moves to the recently opened terminal at LGA in April I believe so the new club there is not far off. FLL has been under construction for a long while and should open soon. The RDU club has also been under construction for several months. MSY should open with the new terminal. There’s also the new club at the end of the C3 concourse at EWR that’s being built. As soon as that opens the C1 club needs to be next. Great news all around. However I agree that TPA is a glaring hole in the club network.
There are some head scratchers though. Not a single club at DEN or IAD have been remodeled. Considering DEN is the most profitable UA hub it seems odd.
Also UA will be moving to T3 at PHX. The press release and media coverage only mention the new Sky Club in the new concourse. No mention of UA occupying the former Sky Club space. Me thinks the PHX club may get dropped in the terminal move.
There are some head scratchers though. Not a single club at DEN or IAD have been remodeled. Considering DEN is the most profitable UA hub it seems odd.
Also UA will be moving to T3 at PHX. The press release and media coverage only mention the new Sky Club in the new concourse. No mention of UA occupying the former Sky Club space. Me thinks the PHX club may get dropped in the terminal move.
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Jan 12, 2019, 10:56 pm
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UA moves to the recently opened terminal at LGA in April I believe so the new club there is not far off. FLL has been under construction for a long while and should open soon. The RDU club has also been under construction for several months. MSY should open with the new terminal. There’s also the new club at the end of the C3 concourse at EWR that’s being built. As soon as that opens the C1 club needs to be next. Great news all around. However I agree that TPA is a glaring hole in the club network.
There are some head scratchers though. Not a single club at DEN or IAD have been remodeled. Considering DEN is the most profitable UA hub it seems odd.
Also UA will be moving to T3 at PHX. The press release and media coverage only mention the new Sky Club in the new concourse. No mention of UA occupying the former Sky Club space. Me thinks the PHX club may get dropped in the terminal move.
There are some head scratchers though. Not a single club at DEN or IAD have been remodeled. Considering DEN is the most profitable UA hub it seems odd.
Also UA will be moving to T3 at PHX. The press release and media coverage only mention the new Sky Club in the new concourse. No mention of UA occupying the former Sky Club space. Me thinks the PHX club may get dropped in the terminal move.
Jan 13, 2019, 7:05 am
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At the very least the DEN UCs could use the same refresh that the UC around C74 at EWR got - replace all the furniture with the updated seats/tables that also have plenty of USB/power plugs.
Jan 13, 2019, 7:39 am
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The DEN pair were some of the first clubs to have all furniture replaced, a few years ago.
Jan 13, 2019, 7:51 am
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And bupkes for CLT. Very odd decision as traffic is there and UA operates out of a spanking new, nice terminal. Good opportunity to show up a competitor and steal some business. Very, very strange corporate behavior
