May 19, 22, 9:15 am
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United Opens Its Largest Club in the Country
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New, 30,000 sq.-ft. United ClubSM at Newark Liberty International Airport offers more modern United brand experience with views of the Manhattan skyline, close to 500 seats, spa-like shower suites and a barista-staffed coffee shop
Opening comes just before Memorial Day, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year
CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced the opening of its new, nearly 30,000 square-foot United Club location at Newark Liberty International Airport, offering travelers a modern design, enhanced amenities and culinary offerings, locally-sourced art and furniture pieces and views of the Manhattan skyline. Located in Terminal C3 near gate C123, this club is the largest club in United's network, and is opening just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, which the airline expects will be one of its busiest travel weekends so far this year.
"As more and more customers return to the skies, United is committed to delivering a superior customer experience on and off the plane, especially in increasingly crowded airports," said Aaron McMillan, United's managing director of hospitality and planning. "Our new Newark Club location is carefully designed with the customer at the forefront with thoughtful touches like murals and dcor that reflect the local community. This design theme and commitment to creating a locally-inspired experience will set the precedent for future club openings and renovations across our network."
The Newark United Club location features a new design and reflects a modern take on the United Club experience. It showcases many firsts for the club, as well as existing premium offering, including the following:
"The Newark Museum of Art is honored to be a part of this remarkable tribute to our community and our city," said Linda Harrison, The Newark Museum of Art's director and CEO. "May these tremendous artworks inspire and remind our residents and visitors of Newark's role as a cultural hub for artistic excellence and community cultivation. We are so proud to contribute to this exciting unveiling and pay homage to our special city with these two extraordinary works of art."
"Artists like Gilbert Hsiao and Dahlia Elsayed have a gift, which is to make the world new for us over and over again," said Emma Wilcox, Gallery Aferro's co-founder. "Gallery Aferro is thrilled to see these acclaimed alumni of our residency and fellowship program gain a new global audience of travelers with this project."
The Newark United Club location is the first of a series of United Club locations to open with the new club design and amenities. It's part of United's ongoing commitment to renovate and introduce new United Club locations throughout its network and provide a more modern United brand experience. For more information on United Club locations, visit united.com/unitedclub.
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New, 30,000 sq.-ft. United ClubSM at Newark Liberty International Airport offers more modern United brand experience with views of the Manhattan skyline, close to 500 seats, spa-like shower suites and a barista-staffed coffee shop
Opening comes just before Memorial Day, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year
CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced the opening of its new, nearly 30,000 square-foot United Club location at Newark Liberty International Airport, offering travelers a modern design, enhanced amenities and culinary offerings, locally-sourced art and furniture pieces and views of the Manhattan skyline. Located in Terminal C3 near gate C123, this club is the largest club in United's network, and is opening just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, which the airline expects will be one of its busiest travel weekends so far this year.
"As more and more customers return to the skies, United is committed to delivering a superior customer experience on and off the plane, especially in increasingly crowded airports," said Aaron McMillan, United's managing director of hospitality and planning. "Our new Newark Club location is carefully designed with the customer at the forefront with thoughtful touches like murals and dcor that reflect the local community. This design theme and commitment to creating a locally-inspired experience will set the precedent for future club openings and renovations across our network."
The Newark United Club location features a new design and reflects a modern take on the United Club experience. It showcases many firsts for the club, as well as existing premium offering, including the following:
- The largest club in our network: The club features more than 480 seats across spaces for lounging, working, private dining and socializing.
- Spa-like showers: Members can freshen-up in one of the six, spa-like shower suites at Newark, stocked with Sunday Riley products.
- Coffee shop experience: Staffed by a barista ready to prepare their favorite hand-crafted drinks, flyers can get inspired at the full-service coffee bar, featuring illy signature blend of 100 percent Arabica beans, in addition to culinary offerings in all United Clubs, like complimentary beverages and snacks.
- Modern, Newark-inspired design: Flyers can enjoy unmatched views of the Manhattan skyline amidst locally-sourced furniture pieces and dcor, as well as the new design and color scheme that will be rolled-out in future new and refurbished clubs. The space also includes modern amenities, like self-scan entry for quick access and free, high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Sustainable, green materials: As part of the airline's sustainability commitment, the Club is designed with sustainable materials and features, such as WaterSense-rated fixtures, enhanced indoor air quality, green cleaning and more.
"The Newark Museum of Art is honored to be a part of this remarkable tribute to our community and our city," said Linda Harrison, The Newark Museum of Art's director and CEO. "May these tremendous artworks inspire and remind our residents and visitors of Newark's role as a cultural hub for artistic excellence and community cultivation. We are so proud to contribute to this exciting unveiling and pay homage to our special city with these two extraordinary works of art."
"Artists like Gilbert Hsiao and Dahlia Elsayed have a gift, which is to make the world new for us over and over again," said Emma Wilcox, Gallery Aferro's co-founder. "Gallery Aferro is thrilled to see these acclaimed alumni of our residency and fellowship program gain a new global audience of travelers with this project."
The Newark United Club location is the first of a series of United Club locations to open with the new club design and amenities. It's part of United's ongoing commitment to renovate and introduce new United Club locations throughout its network and provide a more modern United brand experience. For more information on United Club locations, visit united.com/unitedclub.
New EWR C123 UC has opened - 19 May 2022
May 26, 22, 10:35 pm
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Multiple up thread reports of access to C123 UC with passes. Still the potential at peak periods to be limited, but no negative reports since opening.
May 27, 22, 1:13 pm
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May 27, 22, 1:18 pm
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May 28, 22, 9:48 am
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Currently here at the new UC @ EWR. They accepted both my and my gf's one time pass (via Explorer card) ~ 9am this morning. No signs turning us away.
There was no line for a shower. Saks Fifth Avenue branded towels were provided along with soap, shampoo and conditioner I don't recall.
We're currently enjoying mimosas in a quiet and relaxed space, while looking at the city views over the apron.
There was no line for a shower. Saks Fifth Avenue branded towels were provided along with soap, shampoo and conditioner I don't recall.
We're currently enjoying mimosas in a quiet and relaxed space, while looking at the city views over the apron.
May 28, 22, 12:44 pm
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May 28, 22, 12:45 pm
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After visiting (and you can see this clearly in the great video), one of the aspects of the club that is impressive is the open space throughout the club. Large walkways, large open (almost wasted?) areas. Very spread out which adds to the excellent ambiance.
May 28, 22, 7:26 pm
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Hard to argue the space is wasted since in its previous incarnation, all that space upstairs was for walkaways for international arrivals, which was inherently 'wasted' space outside of the elevated walkaways.
May 30, 22, 10:17 am
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May 30, 22, 10:34 am
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I was able to access the C123 club this morning with my one-time pass from the Explorer card.
Nice club. Had a good spread of food- breakfast sandwiches (fresh, not that Jimmy Dean garbage), eggs, sausage, pastries, and coffee.
Nice club. Had a good spread of food- breakfast sandwiches (fresh, not that Jimmy Dean garbage), eggs, sausage, pastries, and coffee.
May 31, 22, 5:07 pm
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Reporting live from the club.
The signs are up, stating that one-time passes are not accepted. Although I overhead an agent, when turning away someone, telling the passenger that they can buy an one-time pass.
First impression is that the club is great! Lots of attendants to take away empty plates, glassware, and wiping down tables. 3 agents were working to assist with customers.
Lots of different food options. One lady commented how wonderful that there is real food in the lounge, and the staff kepted the buffet going - individual sandwiches were pre-sliced and plated to help the flow.
At 5pm, the place was extremely crowded, with difficulty to find a seat for one. However, at 6pm, 1/4 of the place cleared out. Lots of people decided to lounge across the sofa, as if they were at home.
The drawback - my flight had a gate change, and instead of going across from the club, now I need to head to C74.
The signs are up, stating that one-time passes are not accepted. Although I overhead an agent, when turning away someone, telling the passenger that they can buy an one-time pass.
First impression is that the club is great! Lots of attendants to take away empty plates, glassware, and wiping down tables. 3 agents were working to assist with customers.
Lots of different food options. One lady commented how wonderful that there is real food in the lounge, and the staff kepted the buffet going - individual sandwiches were pre-sliced and plated to help the flow.
At 5pm, the place was extremely crowded, with difficulty to find a seat for one. However, at 6pm, 1/4 of the place cleared out. Lots of people decided to lounge across the sofa, as if they were at home.
The drawback - my flight had a gate change, and instead of going across from the club, now I need to head to C74.
May 31, 22, 5:28 pm
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This may have been covered above but it interesting to note that they again have sofas or couch like seating. In the past couches/sofas were removed as they promoted sleeping in the club. As I have been guilty of dozing off more than one in a UC and even had some of my favorite quite spots I won't say much more on this.
May 31, 22, 6:05 pm
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Nearly all of the club is in "created" space, to be precise. The kitchen substantially occupies what was once to be a sterile international transit lounge, but never used as such after 9/11. The rest of the club was open space above the old food court, retail and gate areas.
May 31, 22, 6:47 pm
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But aren't those walkways still there? Otherwise how are they taking incoming INTL?
