Five years in the making, the elusive United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles airport is finally about to open. The launch of the Polaris Lounge marks the dawn of a new era for international premium passengers traveling through Washington Dulles airport. When the glass door swings open to the public on Thursday, October 21st, guests […]
United is finally preparing to re-open most United Club locations. The airline will turn the lights back on at 10 additional lounges by July 4th, followed by another 8 by Labor Day, bringing the tally to 30—the bulk of domestic locations. We sat down (virtually) with Alexander Dorow, Managing Director, Lounges, Premium Services and Hospitality, […]
Capital One is the latest financial institution to jump on the airport lounge bandwagon. After a COVID-induced hiatus, the company shared more details today. The first Capital One Lounge will open at Dallas-Ft. Worth airport (DFW) in late summer 2021, followed by another location at Washington-Dulles (IAD) in 2022. The clubs will be packed with […]
Flying has lost a lot of its luster, even in premium classes. This summer, we reviewed the watered-down United Polaris experience to Europe—it was a tale of shrink-wrapped snacks and an eerily quiet business class cabin. United has aggressively cut amenities and services both in the air and on the ground, and unlike competitors, the […]
Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport lounge access program. Members enjoy access a to vast network of worldwide lounges regardless of the airline which they fly or of their class of service. Back in may, the breadth of the Priority Pass lounge network within the continental US took a significant hit when United rescinded […]
