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Reimagined United Polaris® Lounge Opens in Chicago with 50% More Space and Crate & Barrel Decor
The updated space now offers more than 350 seats, a larger 50-seat private dining room, a second bar, and dinnerware and decor curated by Crate & Barrel – the
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[{"type":"text","content":"The updated space now offers more than 350 seats, a larger 50-seat private dining room, a second bar, and dinnerware and decor curated by Crate & Barrel – the company's first collaboration with an airline\nUnited was the first U.S. airline to open a dedicated premium lounge for international business class passengers in 2016, and the upgrades to its Chicago location reflect the airline's continued investments in O'Hare International Airport and in its overall airport lounge portfolio\nCHICAGO, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United today opened its newly renovated and expanded United Polaris lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, offering travelers more space, a modern design and elevated amenities. The United Polaris lounge in Chicago is now 50% larger and features nearly 25,000 sq.-ft. of lounge space, including more than 350 seats for travelers, 50 seats across a larger dining space, a second bar, six additional restrooms, private spaces for relaxation or work, and a range of products curated along with Crate & Barrel – the first and only airline collaboration for the whole home retailer.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nUnited was the first U.S. airline to debut a premium lounge exclusively for international business class travelers with the launch of the United Polaris lounge in 2016 and currently has six of them in the U.S. – more than any other U.S. airline.\n\"Our vast international network is one of United's unique strengths, and our United Polaris lounges help set the tone for business class travelers before or after their long-haul flights,\" said Aaron McMillan, United's Managing Director of Hospitality Programs. \"Customers are going to love our new Chicago lounge because it gives them more of all of the things they want most—more space, more amenities, and more dining options—and we'll carry this new elevated design into future lounge openings and renovations across our United Polaris lounge portfolio.\"\nThe reopening of the United Polaris lounge in Chicago marks the airline's latest investment in its network of clubs and lounges. Since 2022, United has opened or renovated a total of nine United ClubSM locations across its system, including the recent opening of United Club Fly in Houston. In 2025, the airline will open a new dining room in the United Polaris lounge in Newark and a renovated and expanded United C...