On 19 December, LOT Polish Airlines unveiled a new business lounge at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, marking the national carrier’s first investment of its kind in North America.
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Chicago is one of the most important destinations in LOT’s network. The national carrier currently operates direct flights from Warsaw and Cracow to O’Hare Airport, and in 2023, Polish carrier transported over 250,000 passengers on the route connecting Poland and Chicago.
The LOT Business Lounge is located in the central area of Terminal 5, offering a panoramic view of the airport apron. Its prime location, close to both TSA security and the gate leading to the aircraft, makes it incredibly convenient. The lounge is designed with the utmost focus on comfort and delivering an exceptional experience for passengers. Spanning over 617 m², the lounge features areas for relaxation, work, and dining. The modern LOT Business Lounge seamlessly blends elegance with functionality. Its interior, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, showcases a minimalist style, subtle colours, and accents inspired by Polish tradition, including the use of amber.
The national carrier’s new lounge offers 165 seats. The relaxation area, with its calming lighting, and the dedicated work area are thoughtfully separated from the rest of the space, ensuring passengers can rest and work in comfort before their journey. In the spacious dining area, featuring both hot and cold meals, guests can enjoy a taste of Polish cuisine alongside local specialities. A wide selection of exquisite dishes is available, including vegetarian and halal options, all prepared to the highest standards to cater to the diverse culinary preferences of all passengers.
The lounge features advanced technologies, including special windows with an automatic dimming function. When sunlight becomes too intense, these windows filter the light, creating ideal conditions for rest or work. Passengers also have access to fast Wi-Fi, enabling efficient video conferencing and the use of streaming services. Additionally, the lounge is equipped with flight schedule screens and charging stations for electronic devices. These features ensure that the time spent in the lounge is a comfortable and convenient stop during the journey.
The LOT Business Lounge in Chicago is open daily from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight) local time.
Free access to the lounge is available to:
LOT Business Class passengers,
First and Business Class passengers of partner airlines within the Star Alliance,
Passengers with Star Alliance Gold status,
Passengers with the appropriate loyalty programme status from Star Alliance partner airlines, including: Miles & More HON, Gold and Silver; Miles+Bonus; Aeroplan Altitude; PhoenixMiles; Flying Returns; Airpoints; ANA Mileage Club; Asiana Club; LifeMiles; ConnectMiles; EGYPTAIR Plus; Sheba Miles; Infinity MileageLands; KrisFlyer; Voyager; TAP Miles&Go; Miles & Smiles; Royal Orchid Plus; and MileagePlus,
Business Class passengers of contracted airlines.
Other passengers can purchase access to the LOT Business Lounge through lot.com, sales agents, the Contact Centre, at Chicago Airport, or on-site (card payment accepted):
LOT Premium Economy passengers: $55,
LOT Economy passengers: $60,
“Walk-in” passengers (not part of the above groups): $70.
