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Discussion of the United Clubs at ORD {Archive}
Aug 15, 2016, 2:34 pm
#376
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Speaking of, and somewhat unrelated to the discussions...
Has anyone else thought ORD has finally felt 'right' temperature-wise? I don't travel a ton in the summer, but I remember in previous years all UA terminals, B, C, E/F--have been way too warm. Hot, humid, muggy and just downright uncomfortable.
My three trips (6 times passing through) have actually been pleasant this year...Despite 85-90 degrees outside, ORD has been a comfortable low- to mid-70s for a change. I like it!
...Or had previous trips covering several years in the summer just been an anomaly when the AC was not working properly?
...And not even going to mention getting on a CR2 where the APU isn't working, having just flown in 50 people from Tulsa 20 minutes prior.
Has anyone else thought ORD has finally felt 'right' temperature-wise? I don't travel a ton in the summer, but I remember in previous years all UA terminals, B, C, E/F--have been way too warm. Hot, humid, muggy and just downright uncomfortable.
My three trips (6 times passing through) have actually been pleasant this year...Despite 85-90 degrees outside, ORD has been a comfortable low- to mid-70s for a change. I like it!
...Or had previous trips covering several years in the summer just been an anomaly when the AC was not working properly?
...And not even going to mention getting on a CR2 where the APU isn't working, having just flown in 50 people from Tulsa 20 minutes prior.
Aug 15, 2016, 2:55 pm
#377
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Speaking of, and somewhat unrelated to the discussions...
Has anyone else thought ORD has finally felt 'right' temperature-wise? I don't travel a ton in the summer, but I remember in previous years all UA terminals, B, C, E/F--have been way too warm. Hot, humid, muggy and just downright uncomfortable.
My three trips (6 times passing through) have actually been pleasant this year...Despite 85-90 degrees outside, ORD has been a comfortable low- to mid-70s for a change. I like it!
...Or had previous trips covering several years in the summer just been an anomaly when the AC was not working properly?
...And not even going to mention getting on a CR2 where the APU isn't working, having just flown in 50 people from Tulsa 20 minutes prior.
Has anyone else thought ORD has finally felt 'right' temperature-wise? I don't travel a ton in the summer, but I remember in previous years all UA terminals, B, C, E/F--have been way too warm. Hot, humid, muggy and just downright uncomfortable.
My three trips (6 times passing through) have actually been pleasant this year...Despite 85-90 degrees outside, ORD has been a comfortable low- to mid-70s for a change. I like it!
...Or had previous trips covering several years in the summer just been an anomaly when the AC was not working properly?
...And not even going to mention getting on a CR2 where the APU isn't working, having just flown in 50 people from Tulsa 20 minutes prior.
T2 in particular feels much better than previous summers.
Aug 15, 2016, 5:19 pm
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They need an express lane at Clubs for members to check-in.
Last edited by goalie; Aug 15, 2016 at 5:28 pm Reason: off topic snark removed
Aug 15, 2016, 5:47 pm
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I intentionally avoid ORD during the mid-summer times due to weather issues but had to go through there a few weeks ago on my way to SEA. UC total zoo. Best choice is over at B18 .. but also packed to the gills at peak time.
Aug 25, 2016, 2:34 pm
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for those that think we one time pass holders should be happy with being shut out of the clubs in chicago, let me give you my perspective. After flight delays forced spouse and me to miss a connection and be bumped to a much later flight, I did not dread the four hour layover here in ORD because of the thought of the club. But no. This even though I pay for the one time pass as part of the card annual fee. And today is one of the rare opportunities to get good use out of the pass.
As a result of this shoddy treatment, we'll be cancelling our chase united cards, since they can't deliver benefit when and where we want it.
As a result of this shoddy treatment, we'll be cancelling our chase united cards, since they can't deliver benefit when and where we want it.
Aug 25, 2016, 3:09 pm
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You can use your passes at ORD at the F terminal club and EWR may or may not be available - you may have to check a different UC depending on the time of day. There are multiple renovations occurring and space is limited.
Aug 27, 2016, 12:42 pm
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A temporary United Club is being opened in the next few weeks to help relieve crowding. It is going to be located under/behind the escalator that takes you from B concourse down to the light tunnel. Will be small, but hopefully lessen the craziness that is B16. Only open until B6 opens this fall.
Aug 27, 2016, 4:12 pm
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A temporary United Club is being opened in the next few weeks to help relieve crowding. It is going to be located under/behind the escalator that takes you from B concourse down to the light tunnel. Will be small, but hopefully lessen the craziness that is B16. Only open until B6 opens this fall.
Aug 27, 2016, 4:30 pm
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I was through that tunnel on Thursday. While I'm not well-known for my skills of perception when I'm trying to get out of ORD and to my car...I didn't see anything that remotely looked like construction down there.
-mvitale
-mvitale
Aug 27, 2016, 4:47 pm
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Thanks for the reports. I will be ORD early this week, so was wondering what the options would be.
I have been using T2 exclusively. One look at the clubs in T1 was enough to convince me to stay away.
Depending on time, I will take a look in the tunnel to see if anything is brewing.
I have been using T2 exclusively. One look at the clubs in T1 was enough to convince me to stay away.
Depending on time, I will take a look in the tunnel to see if anything is brewing.
Aug 27, 2016, 5:12 pm
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A temporary United Club is being opened in the next few weeks to help relieve crowding. It is going to be located under/behind the escalator that takes you from B concourse down to the light tunnel. Will be small, but hopefully lessen the craziness that is B16. Only open until B6 opens this fall.
Aug 28, 2016, 8:07 am
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Thanks for the reports. I will be ORD early this week, so was wondering what the options would be.
I have been using T2 exclusively. One look at the clubs in T1 was enough to convince me to stay away.
Depending on time, I will take a look in the tunnel to see if anything is brewing.
I have been using T2 exclusively. One look at the clubs in T1 was enough to convince me to stay away.
Depending on time, I will take a look in the tunnel to see if anything is brewing.
A few rumours circulating -
1) Supposed to be used to accommodate pass holders
2) Supposedly the construction permit still hasn't been approved
3) It will only have space for about 50 people
B6 is currently scheduled to re-open 1October. At some point after B6 re-opens, the C16 club will temporarily close to complete the renovations there. Don't expect the C16 UC to be much different in size than it is now (plus the blocked off area for the temp GFL).
Aug 28, 2016, 8:12 am
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I asked about it while passing through earlier. It is supposed to be located directly under the stairs/escalators coming down to the tunnel from the B Concourse, in the space between the escalators and the exit to go to baggage claim and only enough room for about 50 people. As noted by another poster, the plan is for it to be open only until B6 reopens. A couple of rumours circulating -
1) Supposed to be used to accommodate pass holders
2) Supposedly the construction permit still hasn't been approved
B6 is currently scheduled to re-open 1October. At some point after B6 re-opens, the C16 club will temporarily close to complete the renovations there. Don't expect the C16 UC to be much different in size than it is now (plus the blocked off area for the temp GFL).
1) Supposed to be used to accommodate pass holders
2) Supposedly the construction permit still hasn't been approved
B6 is currently scheduled to re-open 1October. At some point after B6 re-opens, the C16 club will temporarily close to complete the renovations there. Don't expect the C16 UC to be much different in size than it is now (plus the blocked off area for the temp GFL).
Aug 28, 2016, 12:01 pm
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I asked about it while passing through earlier. It is supposed to be located directly under the stairs/escalators coming down to the tunnel from the B Concourse, in the space between the escalators and the exit to go to baggage claim. As noted by another poster, the plan is for it to be open only until B6 reopens.
A few rumours circulating -
1) Supposed to be used to accommodate pass holders
2) Supposedly the construction permit still hasn't been approved
3) It will only have space for about 50 people
B6 is currently scheduled to re-open 1October. At some point after B6 re-opens, the C16 club will temporarily close to complete the renovations there. Don't expect the C16 UC to be much different in size than it is now (plus the blocked off area for the temp GFL).
A few rumours circulating -
1) Supposed to be used to accommodate pass holders
2) Supposedly the construction permit still hasn't been approved
3) It will only have space for about 50 people
B6 is currently scheduled to re-open 1October. At some point after B6 re-opens, the C16 club will temporarily close to complete the renovations there. Don't expect the C16 UC to be much different in size than it is now (plus the blocked off area for the temp GFL).
I will be eligible for GlobalFirst lounge later this week. Probably check it out due to long layover.