United Airlines’ United Polaris Lounge is Officially the Best in the World

(San Francisco, CA) United Airlines and United Express, together, operate about 4,900 flights; each and every day. For the previously said, 355 airports are used, in order, to make everything possible. For the year 2018, United Airlines and United Express reported more than 1.7 million flights. For these 1.7 million flights, more than 158 million people were passengers. In the United States of America; the all encompassing route network includes the international airports in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Additionally, this all encompassing route network includes 779 aircrafts, under the United Airlines logo. Under the United Express logo, this all encompassing route network includes 569 aircrafts. Recently, United Airlines announced that, it continues to be very busy; each and every day. Specifically, the aforementioned commercial airline revealed that, the United Polaris Lounge that is located inside San Francisco International Airport is officially the best. Technically, it is and the award is, the Best Business Class Lounge in the World. The previous award and special distinction, was awarded by Skytrax. The awards ceremony was the 2019 World Airline Awards.

Skytrax’s 2019 World Airline Awards, and the Best Business Class Lounge in the World Award, is part of Skytrax’s business model. The previous, is geared towards customer satisfaction, through, the publication of studies. The goal of this effort is an independent, impartial and global study. In reference to the 2019 World Airline Awards, more than 21 million airline customers voted. These 21 million airline customers, represent, more than 100 nationalities. Edward Plaisted is the Chief Executive Officer of Skytrax. Through a press statement, Mr. Plaisted said the following. “Polaris lounges have impressed customers from the first unveiling in 2016 and have grown in popularity amongst international air travelers year-on-year. This global recognition is a top seal of approval for the staff and management involved in delivering the Polaris lounge concept, and they should be rightly proud of a truly world-class facility.”

Continuing with, the United Polaris Lounges, the aforementioned are intended to be tranquil spaces. It is hoped that, the tranquility is able to transcend, the conventional departure to landing routine. Therefore, the United Polaris Lounges, are also, considered to be exclusive in nature. Currently, there are five that make up the portfolio. These five are located inside these airports; Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. The sixth, is expected to open sometime next year. The airport will be, Dulles International Airport.

Overall, the United Polaris Lounges are part of the service, United Polaris Business Class. At the same time; United Polaris Business Class is a product transformation, and, a United Airlines’ product. Today, almost 50% of the wide body aircrafts, offer the Polaris Business Class seating area. The lounge itself, is best described in the following way. There is a custom scent, a hand crafted music playlist and subtle mood lighting; as the sensory experience. From this point, the seating area gives each lounge location, its charm. For example; the seating area can provide charging stations for all of the modern devices, and, there is complimentary Wi-Fi. The seating area could also have the signature seats, and/or, the daybeds. The signature seats are designed to be an oversized chair with an integrated work table, privacy dividers and a personal side lamp. The daybeds, come with a Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow. After all of that, meals and drinks can be ordered.

To end, United Airlines is owned by United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL). Additionally, the aforementioned business did release a press statement. Mark Krolick is the Vice President of Marketing at United Airlines. Through a press statement, Mr. Krolick said the following. “Our customers are telling us that the Polaris lounges are a gamechanger in providing modern, tranquil spaces to relax, recharge and enjoy top-notch food and drinks. The entire Polaris experience begins in the lounge, which is why we’ve placed so much emphasis on getting it right. Being honored with this award is a testament to our revolutionary efforts to continue to exceed our customers’ high expectations.” As previously stated, United Airlines recently announced that, it continues to be very busy; each and every day. Specifically, the aforementioned commercial airline revealed that, the United Polaris Lounge that is located inside San Francisco International Airport is officially the best. Technically, it is and the award is, the Best Business Class Lounge in the World. The previous award and special distinction, was awarded by Skytrax. Lastly, the awards ceremony was the 2019 World Airline Awards.