Experience the United Polaris Studiosm, perfectly designed for any type of trip…
United’s elevated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner introduces a nose-to-tail transformation created to give travellers more comfort, choice and personal space. United Polaris Studio℠, offers a premium experience designed for any type of trip, which is now available from London Heathrow to San Francisco and launching soon from London Heathrow to Houston.
Thoughtful amenities
Enjoy exclusive hoodie-pyjamas, slippers and new
noise-cancelling headphones by Meridian, alongside a
Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ luxury skincare
amenity kit.
Bedding includes a Saks Fifth Avenue duvet and day
blanket, a large pillow, cooling gel pillow and
plush velvet throw pillow on the ottoman.
Your space, your way
Every Polaris Studio suite offers direct aisle
access, a privacy door and an ottoman, creating
a flexible space for working, dining or unwinding.
Choose a standard or companion ottoman for extra space
inflight. Companion ottomans include a seatbelt, allowing
another Polaris passenger to join you for a drink, chat or
game between takeoff and landing.
An elevated Polaris experience
Standard United PolarisSM seats have also been
upgraded with sliding privacy doors and larger
19-inch 4K OLED screens, alongside Saks Fifth
Avenue bedding, a Perricone MD amenity kit and a
self-serve snack bar.
Lie-flat seating and greater privacy make it easier to
rest, enjoy uninterrupted entertainment or stay productive
when needed.
Polaris Lounge
The premium experience begins with the United Polaris℠ lounges which are exclusively available to eligible international premium-cabin travellers in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. The lounges provide signature seating, shower facilities, and private rest areas with daybeds. Dining options include a buffet and a sit-down meal in the private dining space.
Travel smarter with the
United app
A smoother journey can start before you even reach the airport. The United app brings essential travel tools together in one place, making it the perfect travel partner for anyone flying with United. Customers can check in, access their boarding pass and receive United Club recommendations based on proximity and available capacity. Personalised updates cover everything from the weather, real-time baggage tracking, boarding progress, easy navigation for connections and rideshare services. Stay connected on United Wi-Fi onboard with free access to messaging services allowing customers to use iMessage, WhatsApp and Messages by Google. Starlink Wi-Fi is also being rolled out across the United fleet which will provide even more possibilities with greater connectivity to stream, send emails or browse.
Experience the next level of premium travel
Travellers can fly from London Heathrow and Edinburgh, with seasonal service from Glasgow, and connect onwards to more than 280 destinations across the Americas. United flies up to 20 direct flights from London Heathrow to seven U.S. cities, including:
The elevated Boeing 787-9 from London Heathrow to San Francisco and soon Houston brings together comfort, privacy and technology with the all-new United Polaris Studio offering even more ways to make the journey part of the experience.
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