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Who's writing this
I'm Alex. Family man, frequent flyer, food obsessed.
I live in the Chicago suburbs with my wife Vika and our two teenagers. We travel a lot, sometimes for work, often for fun, and we eat well wherever we go.
Every review on this site is something I actually paid for, sailed on, slept in, or ate. If a room is small, I tell you. If the food is incredible, you'll hear about it. If something isn't worth the money, I say so.
If it sounds like a friend telling you about a trip over dinner, I did my job right.
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United Club at LAX: Is the Outdoor Terrace Worth the Hype? | Gate 71A Full Tour
This outdoor terrace at the United Club LAX sits directly above the runway — and it's completely free with your access. Here's everything inside. I've been flying United for over 10 years and recently hit 1K status, so I've spent more time in these clubs than I probably should admit. In this video I walk you through the entire United Club at LAX — layout, food, bar, and that outdoor terrace — in the order you'd actually experience it. The terrace at the United Club LAX sits right above the runway, and it's completely free with your access. In this video I walk you through the whole lounge in the order you'd actually experience it: the layout when you first walk in, the food spread, the bar, and that outdoor terrace overlooking the planes. I've flown United for over 10 years and just hit 1K status, so I'll tell you what's actually worth your time in there and what to skip. If you've got a trip through LAX coming up, this is the one to watch before you go. Full written review is coming soon to the site, so check back if you want the deeper breakdown.