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The author enjoying a cocktail at the United Airlines Polaris Lounge at San Francisco International Airport.
Flying can be a real pain. But for United Airlines' international travelers with money to spare, a high-end experience awaits them at San Francisco International Airport.
The airline raised the curtain on its new Polaris lounge - only the second of its kind - at SFO's international terminal on April 30. The business-class clubhouse features a full restaurant and bar, a library, shower suites, and nap pods for weary travelers.
Business Insider got a peak inside United's Polaris lounge. Here's what you're missing.