Consolidated "UA Operations at Detroit (DTW)" Thread [Merged]
Jan 5, 2008, 1:55 pm
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Detroit DTW lounge access
have searched web and FT and have drawn a blank - what do UA flyers use for a lounge at DTW as there appear to be n RCC or related lounges.
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Jan 5, 2008, 1:57 pm
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You already have found your answer - nada. The NW lounge is nice, and has showers, but of course its in a different terminal. 
Jan 5, 2008, 2:14 pm
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My suggestion is the "Landing Strip". 
They have a free airport shuttle. It's not pretty, but its better than anything in the old Smith terminal. The best of DTW's Smith Terminal (that UA flies out of) is a Quiznos counter and a small bar after you clear security. Before security, you have a Starbucks and a cheesy mexican restaurant.
My suggestion is you do what you can to spend as little time in that terminal. I have also found the premier security lines aren't always open and when they are, they aren't that fast either.
They have a free airport shuttle. It's not pretty, but its better than anything in the old Smith terminal. The best of DTW's Smith Terminal (that UA flies out of) is a Quiznos counter and a small bar after you clear security. Before security, you have a Starbucks and a cheesy mexican restaurant. My suggestion is you do what you can to spend as little time in that terminal. I have also found the premier security lines aren't always open and when they are, they aren't that fast either.
Jan 5, 2008, 2:15 pm
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Lounge access at the decrepit old DTW Smith Terminal consists of doing shots of tequila at the José Cuervo Tequilería outside of security.
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Jan 5, 2008, 2:17 pm
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If you have time, take the intra-airport shuttle bus over to the McNamara Terminal. Walk into the beautiful Westin attached to the terminal and enjoy free wi-fi, spacious private bathrooms and a delicious meal at Dema Restaurant.
Jan 6, 2008, 11:37 am
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The Corrupt McNamara Terminal has a Lufthansa / Star Alliance Gold lounge. Also the airport is supposed to open a new terminal this year (originally scheduled for February, but now delayed) for use by non-SkyTeam airlines, which will have a shared Star Alliance Lounge.
Jan 6, 2008, 12:03 pm
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A couple of weeks ago going through the Smith terminal I saw the opening of the new terminal now at September.
Jan 6, 2008, 12:08 pm
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Jan 7, 2008, 12:22 am
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I have been to the LH lounge a few times flying NWA with a US connection. The lounge is not big, but has some free snack food and booze. The agents were much friendlier than I expected.
May 28, 2008, 4:59 pm
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Consolidated "UA Operations at Detroit (DTW)" Thread [Merged]
Does anyone know when the new terminal at Detroit Metro Airport will open? United is scheduled to move into that one, and it will have a joint Star Alliance lounge. Thanks.
May 28, 2008, 5:07 pm
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This Detroit News article from April also says September.
May 28, 2008, 5:16 pm
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This Detroit News article from April also says September.
May 28, 2008, 5:48 pm
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Yeah; the current DTW is miserable. You can usually clear security pretty quick though; which lends itself well to a casino run on a long layover.
May 28, 2008, 7:02 pm
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They are pressing to get it open, so right now Labor Day looks like a no go, but it is a bit early to say for sure. By end of July I'd think they should have a specific target date for UA to move.