At Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, United Airlines operates five different United Clubs for their premium cabin passengers, Star Alliance Gold members and United Club card holders. Of the five, the United Club in terminal E is the biggest and in my … [Read more...]
Review: United Club SFO Terminal 3 Concourse E
Before my flight in the new Polaris seats to Newark, I had about half an hour to kill before boarding. Not very familiar with SFO, I just headed for the closest lounge to the Terminal 3 security checkpoint. That was the United Club SFO Terminal 3 Concourse E. This … [Read more...]
Review: United Club at LAX, New and Improved!
This was my first time visiting a United Club since the re-branding and I must admit, I really like United’s new design direction! The United Club LAX in terminal 7 is a brand new lounge. It's not just a remodel of an older lounge but a brand new lounge in a brand new … [Read more...]
MileagePlus Club Visa May Offer Full Waiver to Some
Thanks to Laurent for passing along this information. In 2012 Chase was offering lots of people a full waiver of the $395 annual fee on the MileagePlus Club Card, which includes a lot of good benefits:Free membership to the United Club Hyatt Gold Passport … [Read more...]
United Bails on Its Clubs, Offers More at Local Malls
Well, not entirely, but I found it an amusing irony that just as United is decreasing benefits at its United Clubs, where a $395+ annual fee gets you no-name liquor that just might double as jet fuel, it's also rolling out the red carpet blue carpet at shopping malls in … [Read more...]
Win Two Passes to the United Club
A generous reader sent me two one-time passes to the United Club for a giveaway. I shouldn't have waited this long -- see today's notice about devaluations to the Club's complimentary bar selections -- but they were buried in a bag of loot. At least that means there is … [Read more...]
United Club Hit with Significant Devaluation
At least in my eyes. Because what is an airport club to me except a place to grab a free drink and sit in comfort while waiting for the next flight?Mommy Points shared last night that United started rolling out its new product "enhancements" at the United Club bar. … [Read more...]
New United Club in Seattle is Better, but not Great
United Airlines moved to the A Concourse at Seattle-Tacoma airport last week. It was a move planned for a long time, but when I finally heard about it on Twitter, the news said flights could start operating out of their new home as soon as that afternoon. This move is … [Read more...]
Complimentary Glenfiddich Tastings at ORD United Club
United Airlines sent me an email this morning announcing complimentary tastings of Glenfiddich Scotch whisky at one of its Chicago-O'Hare United Clubs. The event will be held at T1, Concourse B, near gate B6. Although it will not be every day, it will be pretty frequent … [Read more...]
Time to Cancel the MileagePlus Club Visa After All
I wrote about a month ago that my annual fee was coming due on the United MileagePlus Club card from Chase. I decided at the time that I was going to keep the card, but I changed my mind after thinking a little more. Fortunately, Chase provides a limited window to … [Read more...]
