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| - Ah, the joy of traveling with a puppy in training...and finding a quiet spot off the concourse as well as behind security to coop and refresh...US Airways clubs on the low A (gates 1-14), high A (gates 15-30) and low B (gates 1-14) to the rescue!
My route was to fly from Phoenix to New York City, then back through Phoenix to Albuquerque, ending up back in Phoenix less than 24 hours after I started the trip. I was originally set to fly into JFK, but as that flight could sell out, I explored other options. There were Newark, LaGuardia and White Plains opportunities. Because it was a Friday and travel east was selling well, I got to the airport about 4:30 PM to see about my options.
When I got to the airport, I found 3 opportunities: PHX to JFK, PHX to BOS to JFK, and PHX to EWR. None of these flights would depart before 9:30 PM, so I went to the club location on the low A concourse. As soon as the door closed behind me, I could not hear any of the noise from the gates below. The attendant at the counter let me know my club pass was good for 24 hours from purchase, which worked well for me.
The clubs are furnished with comfortable chairs and several televisions. There are numerous choices for hot and cold beverages at no charge, including beer and wine. The bar is fairly well stocked, as well, for those who wish to spend a bit on their relaxation drinks. Add in complimentary T-Mobile wireless internet and a good selection of current newspapers and magazines, and it was easy to enjoy the time spent. The attendant also took note of my flight and kept an eye on how it was progressing, in case I needed to switch my flight.
Ended up flying to Newark. I picked up the puppy and turned around, on the ground at EWR for about an hour and 40 minutes. The TSA setup at Newark is very awkward, and could certainly be made more efficient. I flew back to Phoenix on my way to Albuquerque. This time, my flight was departing from a gate on the low B concourse.
The US Airways club is decorated similar to the club on the low A concourse. The layout is different, the staff helpful. My original pass allowed me passage into the club. The pup and I learned that service animals and puppies in training are allowed in the club only if they are wearing their cape or harness. Pets are not allowed.
The morning options in the club included a wide variety of injection machine coffee as well as fresh-brewed. There are bagels, peanut butter, cream cheese and cereal choices with milk. For those who wish a relaxation drink, the bar is open.
I tried the T-Mobile wifi, which is free, in both clubs. If I needed to print something out, I would use the T-Mobile...the regular airport wifi works as good, and it does not bog down when many people are logged on.
Next time I travel for pleasure, I look forward to enjoying a glass of wine in the quiet of the club.
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