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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced this week the debut of United Airlines‘ new United Club in the recently opened Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport.

The 15,000-square-foot space, located near gate A27, marks the first of four airport lounges that will open in the new $2.7 billion terminal, which NJBIZ has reported on.

The United Club features a modern, locally inspired design and upgraded amenities, as well as more than 300 seats, recliners, couches, and chairs for lounging, working, dining and socializing.

The Port Authority said the club keeps with the vision and theme of Terminal A — offering a distinctive Jersey feel and touting locally sourced furniture and décor. It features hand-crafted artwork from local artists, including a feature mural from Newark-based artist Antoinette Ellis-Williams, as well as paintings, photographs and prints from an array of regional creators.

In addition to modern amenities and state-of-the-art technology, the club also boasts a wellness room to provide an area of comfort for nursing parents or travelers looking to meditate or pray.

This United Club comes on the heels of last year’s opening of the airline’s 30,000-square-foot club in Terminal C, the largest club in United’s network.

“The opening of United’s lounge is the first milestone in the second phase opening of the new Terminal A,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole in a press release. “Expected to be completed later this year, we will be unveiling three more club lounges and 12 additional gates for a total of 33 gates with even more retail stores and restaurants.”

“Newark Liberty continues to move forward in its transformation into a world-class airport,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “United’s lounge is the first in a remarkable array of new world-class amenities that will be part of the full opening of Terminal A that will occur over this summer and early fall.”

The three other clubs coming to Terminal A are: the American Airlines Admirals Club, the American Express Centurion Lounge and the Delta Air Lines Sky Club.

“We are also looking forward to the opening of the American Airlines Admirals Club and the Delta Airlines Sky Club later this year with the American Express Centurion Lounge coming sometime in 2025,” said Michael Kunz, CEO of Munich Airport NJ LLC, the terminal operator of Terminal A. “As terminal operators, we recognize we have a unique opportunity to open not one, but four world-class airport lounges in a state-of-the-art airport terminal. These airline clubs and lounges are the secret missing ingredient that will take the new Terminal A from great to amazing, while surprising and delighting passengers with a world-class travel experience in New Jersey.”