Fly Further with United Airlines

The latest news from the US airline

We recently caught up with our friends at United Airlines to learn what they’ve been up to and discover all the new products, services, and innovations that business travellers can enjoy.

United flies up to 24 daily flights from Edinburgh and London Heathrow to 7 U.S. cities including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington D.C. with connections to over 270 destinations across America.

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United Polaris Business Class

United PolarisSM business class service aims to bring a new level of quality to premium cabin travel, from lounge to landing. You’ll enjoy the United Polaris inflight experience, including Premier AccessSM premium travel services, free checked baggage and more.

Refresh

Freshen up in spa-like shower facilities with Therabody products.

Recharge

Visit private rest area with daybeds, soft lighting, and gentle white noise.

Eat

Enjoy food from the buffet or a sit-down meal in a private dining space.

United Airlines Lounges & Clubs

United’s extensive worldwide network of lounges includes more than 45 United ClubSM locations as well as additional partner lounges offering free snacks, beverages and high-speed Wi-Fi and more.

United Polaris Lounges

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United PolarisSM lounges are available exclusively to international premium cabin travellers in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington D.C and offer signature seating, a relaxation area and showers.

Freshen up at the spa-like shower facilities, featuring TheraFace products made exclusively for United by Therabody. Visit the private rest area with daybeds, soft lighting, and gentle white noise and enjoy food from the buffet or a sit-down meal in the private dining space.

United Clubs

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Want a break from the hustle and bustle of the airport concourse? United Club locations and partner lounges offer free snacks and beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi and more. The extensive worldwide network of lounges includes more than 45 United Club locations.

United Airlines App

The all-in-one travel partner just keeps getting better and it’s a must for anyone travelling on United. Customers can check in for their flight, receive their boarding pass and pay for bags ahead of time. The app features airport maps with easy to navigate terminal guides, so if you’re after a specific lounge, or looking for the closest route to your gate, the app will get you there. It also includes:

  • Bag tracking
  • Ability to store boarding passes
  • Dynamic boarding times
  • United Private Screening
  • Travel Ready Centre
  • Options for inflight text messaging*

Premier Status Perks

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Free Upgrades

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Complimentary Economy Plus

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Priority Check-in

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Priority Boarding

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Mileage Bonuses

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Free Bags

MileagePlus

MileagePlusSM is your ticket to the world, with the most ways to earn and use miles of any U.S. airline loyalty program. Earn miles when you fly, through hotels and vacation rentals, car rentals and when you use partner credit cards. Then use your miles for your next getaway, upgrades, shopping and more.

MileagePlus Premier Status Match

Unlock a whole new world of benefits with Premier Status Match. United Airlines will match frequent flyer status from another airline to the equivalent MileagePlus Premier status.

MileagePlus Premier status gives you an elevated travel experience at every step of your journey. Join MileagePlus today to start earning miles or check your progress toward Premier status.

Fly to New York

United now fly seven daily flights from London Heathrow and up to two daily flights from Edinburgh. Plus, the NJ TRANSIT, Newark takes 30 mins to New York Penn Station or 40 mins to World Trade Center, NYC.

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