The United ‘Club Lite’ between gates B61 and B63 in Denver – just 1582 square feet, very limited seating and no bathrooms, but ‘grab and go’ for packaged food – is almost ready to open. And it’ll be called Club fly.
Coming soon to @DENAirport
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— Jon Gooda (@jonathangooda) July 30, 2022
It looks like the entrance is for Scott Kirby. The B concourse is where it is on the B side.
The original post was published on December 6, 2011.
A new club lounge is being planned by United Airlines. A new United Club concept is being developed for the B East concourse, between gates B61 and B63, according to the contract between the airline and the city and county of Denver.
(It isn't just a small UA club, it's a totally new concept with a focus on grab and go items.)
— ˜”*° JonNYC °*”˜ (@xJonNYC) December 6, 2021
The lounge is small and has limited seating, but there is a service counter, a self-service drink area and a grab and go area. There doesn't seem to be a restroom. The club lite concept design is a new one.
Airport lounges have shied away from the concept of grabbing and going. Rules have been put in place to make it difficult. They don't want you to take a bottle of water because it would cost a lot.
The thinking for some lounges has changed recently. Grab and go is offered at the Air Canada Cafe in Toronto. Many guests only have a short time, they go to the lounge for a snack and don't want to linger in the bathroom.
In their new lounge in Dallas, Capital One has put this concept in action. The lounge has a rest room near the entrance and a marketplace near the front.
Although United has frowned upon this practice, I was impressed by the packaged foods in the United Club when I passed through Houston.
The effort reminds me of American Airlines Service Centers that have been set up when the admirals club closes. There is a desk staffed by an agent or two that can help club members with itinerary issues. When the club is closed for renovation, you can usually get a bottle of water at the service center.
The 3 hour rule is being applied in a way that isn't really serious.
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The main Charlotte Admirals Club is close to being re-opened, but there is nothing planned for re- opening.
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Travelers are not allowed until 3 hours before their first flight. How is it that the crowds are controlled?
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