![]() ![]() Perhaps this is compounded by the fact that United often sends out invites for Classified, the overpriced, invitation-only restaurant at Newark Airport. Have I just had two experiences that aren’t reflective of how things usually are, or is this normal? And if so, why? I feel like there has to be an explanation, and the only theory I can come up with is that people must assume it’s not free, given a) that they don’t expect this from a US airline and b) that the employees in the lounge actively encourage people to come here. I’m curious to hear what experience you guys have had. Just look at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse or Air Canada Signature Suite, for example. However, there are plenty of international business class lounges where a good percentage of people seem to eat. I also get that many passengers don’t have a lot of time, or may not be hungry (though in general eating before boarding a quick overnight flight seems like a smart decision). I understand generally food demand is probably going to be highest in Amex Centurion Lounges, for example, where many people are traveling domestically, mostly in economy, so just about everyone treats the lounge as an all-you-can-eat buffet. If anything, you’d think that demand would be through the roof, given the novelty of it, and that this is something United passengers aren’t used to. ![]() This exactly matches my experience at the Polaris Lounge Chicago. Would you like to join us for a meal? We have a la carte dining.”ĭespite their encouragement, it seemed like almost everyone had an excuse for why they didn’t want to. As each person walked into the lounge they’d say “hi, welcome. ![]() This is in spite of the wait staff actively soliciting people to eat here.
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