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United Airlines reopens United Club at London Heathrow
United Airlines has reopened its United Club lounge at London Heathrow’s Terminal 2.
United Club accommodates customers travelling in United Polaris business class, United Club members, Star Alliance Gold customers, as well as First and Business class customers departing from Heathrow.
The United Club provides seating for over 280 guests, a 25-seat full-service bar, buffet area, two coffee stations, a TV lounge and seven private phone booths.
Seating areas and furnishings are designed for either work or relaxation, with abundant power outlets.
The United Premium Services team is also available to assist customers with reservations and seat assignments.
The United Club additionally offers eight shower suites for customer use, including a valet service with garment pressing and steaming.
"We are so pleased to offer our premium customers access to our Heathrow lounge once again," said Bob Schumacher, United’s Director Sales, UK and Ireland.
United CleanPlus signage has also been introduced in the United Club to remind guests of social distancing and the wearing of masks which is mandatory.
United Airlines recently announced the addition of five new flights from London Heathrow, including two more flights to New York/Newark, additional services to both Denver and San Francisco, as well as an all-new direct flight to Boston which is set to start in March 2022.
With these additions, United will be the only US carrier to offer nonstop service between London and the top seven US business hubs with 22 flights per day from Heathrow and more flights between London and the New York City area than any other US carrier.
During the current holiday season, United will operate a total of ten daily nonstop flights from London Heathrow to the US. – four daily flights to New York/Newark, two to Washington D.C. and Chicago, and one daily flight each to Houston and San Francisco.
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