May 19, 2022, 8:15 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 décor 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 décor 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 décor, 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
Jun 16, 2022, 9:09 pm
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Alcohol offerings?
I looked through the posts on this lounge and I didn't see anyone discuss this: is the complementary alcohol the same as what is offered at other United Clubs, or is the selection "upgraded?" Any first hand experience with this?
Jun 16, 2022, 10:12 pm
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And they are still turned on?
Jun 17, 2022, 9:23 am
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Yes - the machines have been dispensing flat beverages for nearly a week now.
I'll add that despite all the delays at EWR last night UA still emptied a full club so it could shut promptly at 10pm. At that point they also shut down the CS line while people were still waiting. Some of them had been in line for over an hour. Very poor sh
wing.
I'll add that despite all the delays at EWR last night UA still emptied a full club so it could shut promptly at 10pm. At that point they also shut down the CS line while people were still waiting. Some of them had been in line for over an hour. Very poor sh
wing.
Jun 17, 2022, 9:30 am
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Yes - the machines have been dispensing flat beverages for nearly a week now.
I'll add that despite all the delays at EWR last night UA still emptied a full club so it could shut promptly at 10pm. At that point they also shut down the CS line while people were still waiting. Some of them had been in line for over an hour. Very poor shwing.
I'll add that despite all the delays at EWR last night UA still emptied a full club so it could shut promptly at 10pm. At that point they also shut down the CS line while people were still waiting. Some of them had been in line for over an hour. Very poor sh
wing.
Jun 17, 2022, 10:39 am
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Jun 17, 2022, 10:45 am
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I've had exactly that experience in MCO pre-covid. There was a handful of us waiting for a delayed inbound (thunderstorms) and the club attendant told me she'd stay as late as needed until our flight boarded. As I was packing up at closing time, she told me I didn't need to leave. I said I didn't mind waiting at the gate, and she countered that she didn't mind overtime. So ... who am I to deny someone the opportunity to earn a few bucks? Hung out, had another cappuccino and waited for my flight. All goodness!
Jun 17, 2022, 11:18 am
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I've had exactly that experience in MCO pre-covid. There was a handful of us waiting for a delayed inbound (thunderstorms) and the club attendant told me she'd stay as late as needed until our flight boarded. As I was packing up at closing time, she told me I didn't need to leave. I said I didn't mind waiting at the gate, and she countered that she didn't mind overtime. So ... who am I to deny someone the opportunity to earn a few bucks? Hung out, had another cappuccino and waited for my flight. All goodness!
Jun 17, 2022, 12:19 pm
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Jun 17, 2022, 12:21 pm
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Yes - the machines have been dispensing flat beverages for nearly a week now.
I'll add that despite all the delays at EWR last night UA still emptied a full club so it could shut promptly at 10pm. At that point they also shut down the CS line while people were still waiting. Some of them had been in line for over an hour. Very poor shwing.
I'll add that despite all the delays at EWR last night UA still emptied a full club so it could shut promptly at 10pm. At that point they also shut down the CS line while people were still waiting. Some of them had been in line for over an hour. Very poor sh
wing.It definitely happens, though I can imagine it does depend on the ability to keep staffed.
Jun 17, 2022, 4:03 pm
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It happened to me once at IAD. There were a ton of cancelations and at the UC I was in they announced it would stay open late but all service (bar, food) was being suspended at the usual closing time.
Jun 17, 2022, 8:21 pm
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I wonder if the plastic cheese is available here as well. Will have access to Polaris next time in EWR in two weeks. I will see if I can visit this for a while.
Amazing how UA does not let me down. In 16 pages the club went from wow to meh.
Amazing how UA does not let me down. In 16 pages the club went from wow to meh.
Jun 17, 2022, 8:25 pm
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Jun 17, 2022, 9:13 pm
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-FlyerBeek
Jun 18, 2022, 3:17 am
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Jun 18, 2022, 3:20 am
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2 in the atmosphere.