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Back in August, I wrote about how the Polaris Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) was going to be renovated with an expansion that will add over 50% more space. The lounge closed yesterday and will remain shuttered for a few months while it undergoes its transformation.
When the Polaris Lounge reopens, there will be some major changes, including:
- It will be expanded from 16,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet (more than 50% more space).
- The number of seats will double.
- There will also be more restrooms and workspaces.
United’s international Business Class is called Polaris®. The carrier introduced the rebranding in 2016 along with new, luxe lounges. The Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) location was the first to open. With United’s international growth (both in destinations and seat capacity), a larger lounge is needed to accommodate all of the eligible passengers.
Phase one began on September 3rd. United closed part of the lounge for expansion, but none of the amenities like shower suites, a sit-down restaurant, a bar, and a buffet were closed since then. Phase two began yesterday and now the entire lounge is closed for refurbishment. It will reopen in the spring (just ahead of the busiest travel season of the year).
Polaris® guests will be accommodated with premium beverages during construction at the United Clubs℠ throughout Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). United operates five of these lounges there. There is no word around upgraded food, but I’d guess that it will just be the beverages.
Anthony’s Take: The Polaris Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) was feeling crowded and a bit worn. I’m excited to see how the expansion looks when it reopens.
(H/T: The Points Guy.)
(Image Credit: United Airlines.)
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