Facility is 50% larger and has two bars

United Airlines has opened its newly renovated and expanded United Polaris lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, offering travelers what the carrier says is more space, a modern design and elevated amenities. The lounge is now 50% larger and features nearly 25,000 square feet of space, including more than 350 seats for travelers, 50 seats across a larger dining space, a second bar, six additional restrooms, private spaces for relaxation or work and a range of products curated with Crate & Barrel — the first and only airline collaboration for the home furnishings retailer.

Aaron McMillan, United’s managing director of hospitality programs, said that customers “are going to love our new Chicago lounge because it gives them more of the things they want most — more space, more amenities and more dining options — and we’ll carry this new elevated design into future lounge openings and renovations across our United Polaris lounge portfolio.”

With the addition of a second bar in the lounge, United said it is the first and only US airline to offer two full-service bars in a business class lounge. There are now more than 25 bar seats, with an option to take a drink to another seating area, and a menu of top-shelf liquor, premium wines, non-alcoholic beverages and more. The new, second bar is a speakeasy-style space with a selection of premium wine and champagne options.

The renovated lounge also features a larger dining area with more than 50 seats — nearly tripling the amount of dining seats — where travelers can order à la carte meals. In addition, customers can opt for a hot buffet with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and a mezze station. In addition, both bars serve snacks like premium nuts, Mediterranean olives and a charcuterie board.