Discussion of the United Clubs at IAH {Archive}
Dec 29, 2013, 4:58 pm
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Dec 30, 2013, 8:20 pm
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If you want a good laugh...IAH UC one of best Airport Lounges in the World
The daily meal ranks the top 9 airport lounges in the world and includes a domestic United Club. Clicky Link
Dec 30, 2013, 8:30 pm
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This is probably just a list of all the lounges this blogger has ever visited. No US airline lounge anywhere in the world should even be in the top 100.
And #7 is missing...
And #7 is missing...
Dec 30, 2013, 8:39 pm
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Inaccurate list despite its claims
I would welcome an accurate objective top 10 lounge list and I promise no US lounge would be on that list.
Dec 30, 2013, 8:43 pm
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that would be bizarre if those things weren't paid up ads anyways.
putting the United Club or the AAdmirals club on a top clubs list (and even commenting on their comp'd cocktails) is hilarious. UA's FCL isn't as pathetic as the UC's and that isn't on the list...
putting the United Club or the AAdmirals club on a top clubs list (and even commenting on their comp'd cocktails) is hilarious. UA's FCL isn't as pathetic as the UC's and that isn't on the list...
Dec 30, 2013, 8:48 pm
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After you've been to a real airline lounge like (SQ, QF, TG), you'll notice that the United clubs are a somewhere between a refugee camp and a minor upgrade from the gate area, on a good day.
This guy should pass whatever he was smoking and perhaps it would help clue us in on his USA lounge choices.
This guy should pass whatever he was smoking and perhaps it would help clue us in on his USA lounge choices.
Dec 30, 2013, 9:04 pm
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Physically, IAH Terminal E lounge is not a bad lounge at all - spacious, clean, well-lit, reasonably comfortable chairs, and decent showers. But top ten where the criteria include "food and drink"? I'm kinda speechless here . . . .
Dec 30, 2013, 9:05 pm
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What a joke. Chances are the author of that list is not even an elite member.
Dec 30, 2013, 9:16 pm
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The article itself is a joke.
I would not worry too much about the detail.
In fact, I sympathize the naiveness of Kristen Oliveri.
I would not worry too much about the detail.
In fact, I sympathize the naiveness of Kristen Oliveri.
Dec 30, 2013, 9:46 pm
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As much as I like Term E President's Club ..... er, used to like before they took away .... um, well pretty much everything.
A random LH lounge at FRA is better. I could go on
A random LH lounge at FRA is better. I could go on
Apr 12, 2014, 10:45 am
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New United Club in IAH Terminal B
Parked at IAH B yesterday, as that's where my return flight would arrive, and headed to new addition to grab a bite. Saw a stair case blocked off, went down side hallway to find accompanying elevator and saw indication for new UC one floor up.
Proceeded to existing UC in B and mentioned to the agent, who stated that it won't be for a while, and that existing UC in B has renovation upcoming.
(I don't know if the pics will work, as my rules say I can't post attachments, and these are the only way I know to get URLs... pics taken from iPhone, would appreciate help on how to display if they don't come out)
Proceeded to existing UC in B and mentioned to the agent, who stated that it won't be for a while, and that existing UC in B has renovation upcoming.
(I don't know if the pics will work, as my rules say I can't post attachments, and these are the only way I know to get URLs... pics taken from iPhone, would appreciate help on how to display if they don't come out)
Last edited by kirkwoodj; Apr 12, 2014 at 1:44 pm Reason: adding pics with new skills!
Apr 12, 2014, 1:02 pm
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Indeed, you're images don't work. Try uploading them here: http://imgur.com/
As for the UC in B, back when I was connecting through B weekly, that club was always packed. I started just taking the train over to C or A since there was no where to sit in the terminal either (this was pre-renovation).
They really need to double the size of that club, at least.
As for the UC in B, back when I was connecting through B weekly, that club was always packed. I started just taking the train over to C or A since there was no where to sit in the terminal either (this was pre-renovation).
They really need to double the size of that club, at least.
Apr 12, 2014, 1:46 pm
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Indeed, you're images don't work. Try uploading them here: http://imgur.com/
As for the UC in B, back when I was connecting through B weekly, that club was always packed. I started just taking the train over to C or A since there was no where to sit in the terminal either (this was pre-renovation).
They really need to double the size of that club, at least.
As for the UC in B, back when I was connecting through B weekly, that club was always packed. I started just taking the train over to C or A since there was no where to sit in the terminal either (this was pre-renovation).
They really need to double the size of that club, at least.
I agree with current B club. Never any papers left, I usually hit up another club as well.
Apr 12, 2014, 2:40 pm
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Terminal B is used for small jets right? I've only been to C and E the past 6 months