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As I mentioned this morning, I was able to visit United’s Red Carpet Club which opened in June of 2008 at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. I had to leave the airport earlier than expected, so I wasn’t able to enjoy a full, planned, 3 hour stay, but I managed to snap a few pictures from both the outside and inside of the lounge.

While the lounge is nice, the views are very poor:

Before I left, a quick look at the busy Lufthansa gates:

Overall, I thought the United B18 club at O’Hare was much nicer than the one at the F concourse, but the staff was very rude. Still, they didn’t card me and gave me two drink “chits”. For those who are new to this concept, it’s basically a drink voucher or ticket which entitles you to one free alcoholic drink at the bar. However, for Lufthansa international Business & First class passengers, the amenities could be considered dismal! Lufthansa needs to open their own branded lounge at this airport. Until that happens, I don’t plan to route any of my international Lufthansa departures from Chicago O’Hare.

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark

Just got an email from US Airways Club- internet is now free at all US Airways Clubs systemwide. I see it will still be provided by TMobile, so I’m guessing it will be like at the United and AA lounge locations- a day access card. More information found here.

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark

Since I’ve been posting about the Club nonstop for the past few days, I decided to make an About Me type of post. Visited/favorite US Airways Clubs.

Visited US Airways Clubs

• London Gatwick (no longer open)
• Boston
• New York- LGA
• Tampa
• Charlotte (Visited 2 of 2)
• Philadelphia (Visited 2 of 2 + Envoy Lounge)
• Pittsburgh
• Phoenix (Visited 3 of 3)
• Las Vegas
• Los Angeles

The next two I’m most likely to visit this year? DCA and RDU. I want to seem them all, but I’m worried GSO and BUF and BDL might get shut down.

My favorite?

PHL Envoy Lounge is by far the best lounge, but when it comes to regular Clubs, I like TPA (great views) and LAX (generous offerings) the most. The PHX Clubs are pretty nice too.

My least favorite?

The A21 PHX Club, because it’s so tiny and the the concourse B Club in CLT, because it’s also pretty small and service offerings were non-existant both times I was there. Now, even if I’m connecting between two flights in concourse B, I still walk over to the C/D club in CLT. It’s a bit of a schlep, but it’s completely worth it.

An interesting tidbit- of all the questions and emails I get, Club is the most often asked about question (which one to use, worth the entrance fee, can I enter if I’m flying domestic F?)

Want to check out the Clubs through the lens of my camera? Head on over to the Gallery part of Kinglobjaw.com.

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark

I’m not sure if this is highly classified information or not, but the old (current) and new (think: still hidden) USAirways.com have different Club membership promotions. If you’re thinking of taking advantage of one of the offers, I highly suggest you print out a page detailing the promo rules and its expiration date.

The old website shows (can view this here):

Offers/promotions

3,000 Preferred-qualifying miles* for new Club members

New Club members receive 3,000 Preferred-qualifying miles when you buy an annual Club membership between May 6, 2008 and March 31, 2009*. Use promo code NCM3K when you enroll online or call 800-828-8522 to enroll by phone. Read terms & conditions below.

• Enroll online

Renew your membership & get 500 Preferred-qualifying miles

Be sure to use your Dividend Miles number and promo code DR500 when you enroll.

• Enroll online

The new website shows (can view this here):

New Club members, pick your offer:

2 months free* for new Club members

We’re giving you an additional two months for free when you buy an annual membership online between March 1, 2009 and April 30, 2009. Enroll online and use promotion code EXT2.

Or:

3,000 Preferred-qualifying miles* for new Club members

Earn 3,000 Preferred-qualifying miles when you buy an annual membership by March 31, 2009. Enroll online and use promo code NCM3K or call 800-828-8522 to enroll by phone.

• Enroll online

My Club membership just expired at midnight, and since I”m not flying for another 3 weeks I’m going to wait until just before my flights to re-new as that will push back my Club membership expiration date in 2010, so I will definitely want to get my 500 Preferred Qualifying Miles! The promotions rules at the bottom of the page show that the offer expires on March 31, 2009, but what if they replace the old website with the new version before they the promotion expires. Will they remember to update it on the new site…? That’s why I advise those who wish to act on this offer, but want to wait a few more weeks to print this ASAP, as proof, of course!

Have a nice clicK life,

-Mark