Travelers flying out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas will no longer be able to visit any of the United Clubs.
United Airlines will temporarily close its United Club in Terminal B of IAH on January 15 The points man.
The club’s Terminal B location will be closed for renovations expected to begin in 2026.
IAH plans to renovate the entire terminal and the renovated United Club will be the largest in its network.
The entire project is a partnership between United Airlines and the Houston Airport System and is expected to cost approximately $2 billion.
The four remaining United Clubs and the United Polaris lounge will remain open during IAH’s renovation of Terminal B.
The entire renovation is expected to be completed later this year.
Despite the club’s closure, flyers said they were excited about the renewal and felt it was ‘about time’.
The United Club in Terminal B of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will temporarily close on January 15
‘It’s time for a refresh. If I had time I would always go to C1 before going back to B for my flight,” one Reddit user wrote in an after.
A few commenters compared the Terminal B club to others at IAH, claiming that the C1 club’s location was ‘nicer’.
‘Why the suggestion to use the C33 club? The C1 club is right next to the sky train to B. Using C33 will increase the time to get to B,” one Reddit user wrote.
‘The current B-club is convenient, but given the renovation of Terminal B, closing the club makes sense. I hope the new club will be similar to the C1 club.’
The United Club in Terminal C is closest to Terminal B, but it takes about 20 minutes to get from the B gates to the C gates, according to The Points Guy.
Travelers in Terminal B who don’t feel like walking can also try the new United Club Fly location, set to debut in 2025.
United Club Fly at IAH will feature a coffee bar with refrigerators and drink stations stocked with food.
Social media users were excited to hear about the upcoming renovation
The United Club in Terminal B is located on the south mezzanine floor, above the United Express ticket counter.
Club amenities include snacks, free WiFi, travel assistance and free bar service.
Terminal B United Club is generally open every day between 5:30 AM and 8:45 PM for all members.
This Club also offers a conference room.
Once the renovation is complete, the club will offer the same amenities, along with airport views.
United have kept mum on most of the club’s renovation details.
United Airlines’ largest club is located at Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, Colorado.
The Colorado club is approximately 32,000 square feet and currently offers seating for more than 600 travelers.
United Club amenities include snacks, free WiFi, travel assistance and free bar service
The United Club in Terminal B has a conference room, away from the seating area
Airmen wishing to join a United Club must purchase a membership to gain access to all locations.
Travelers interested in membership can purchase one online, in person at any location, or over the phone. according to United Airlines.
The price of membership depends on the MileagePlus status level, which can change at any time.
There are five types of MileagePlus status: Regular Member, Premier Silver, Premier Gold, Premier Platinum and Premier 1K.
Regular, Premier Silver and Gold members must pay $650 or use 85,000 miles.
The membership fee for a Premier Platinum flyer is $600 or 80,000.
Travelers with the highest MileagePlus status only have to pay $550 or 75,000 miles.