After asking MileagePlus members about their interest in an upgraded “Polaris Plus” seat, United Airlines has offered additional details about what such a product might look like onboard. United Airlines Offers More Details On “Polaris Plus” On April 17, 2024 United Airlines held a (delayed) earnings call, reporting a quarterly loss it blamed on Boeing […]
“Service” Dogs In Silk Pajamas Enjoy Their Own United Airlines Polaris Business Class Seat
A pair of dogs lounging in silk pajamas in their own Polaris Business Class seat on United Airlines leaves me wondering how far we are willing to go to coddle dog lovers in what appears to be a blight unique to the US airline industry. Dogs Rest Comfortably In Silk Pajamas In Polaris Business Class […]
United Airlines Restores Multi-Course Service In Polaris Business Class
It’s official. After numerous trials, United Airlines is finally bringing back multi-course meal service in Polaris Business Class, a move that will more closely align its service flow with that of Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Three-Course Service Returns To Polaris Business Class On United Airlines During the pandemic, United shifted to a single-tray […]
United Airlines Considering Polaris Plus Cabin With “Press For Champagne” Button
An interesting thread on FlyerTalk discusses a recent survey sent to select Mileage Plus members suggesting that United Airlines is considering a more premium product within its Polaris Business Class cabin. Polaris Plus: Will United Airlines Introduce More Premium Seats Within Polaris Business Class? The survey begins with this overview: United is considering the introduction […]
Nine Hours In United Airlines Polaris 767-300ER Business Class…
Let’s take a look at the current state of affairs in longhaul business class on United Airlines. I just flew on a 767-300ER in Polaris from London to Chicago. United Airlines Polaris Business Class 2024: What To Expect Stepping onboard, I found my seat in 1L. I prefer bulkhead seats because the cutout for your […]
United Airlines Testing Dynamic Polaris Meal Service Preorders On International Flights
United Airlines is testing dynamic meal service preorders in Polaris Business Class on one route, with hopes to expand the concept to all international flights later in the year. It’s a welcome and necessary first step. United Airlines Running Dynamic Polaris Meal Service Preorders Test I’ve outlined before how the meal service preordering works on […]
Roni The Rock Star In United’s SFO Polaris Lounge
Major kudos to Roni, a waiter in the United Airlines Polaris Lounge in San Francisco (SFO), for his gracious service that left me with a huge smile on my face. The Amazing Roni In United SFO Polaris Lounge Before my United flight to Manila, I spent a couple hours in the Polaris Lounge at SFO. […]
United Airlines Adds Mid-Flight Tapas Service On Longhaul Polaris Route (Full Menu)
United Airlines is adding a mid-flight tapas-style meal service on its longhaul flights between San Francisco and Singapore in November 2023 and Live And Let’s Fly has now learned what will be on the menu. United Airlines Tapas Menu In Polaris Business Class From San Francisco to Singapore, the tapas offerings will consist of: Two […]
United Airlines Unveils “Polaris 2.0” With Focus On Sleep Amenities
United Airlines has officially launched “Polaris 2.0” with a focus on the sleep experience both on the ground and on the air and a new partnership with Therabody. Polaris 2.0 Launches With New Bedding Amenities, Therabody Partnership There is no new seat…yet. The meals are not changing…yet. But United is updating its bedding for the […]
Bread Basket Returns In United Airlines Polaris Business Class
United Airlines will bring back its bread basket on Polaris business class flights from Europe. Bread Basket Returns To Polaris Business Class On United Airlines Currently, United’s Polaris Business Class passengers receive their meal trays with two pieces of bread pre-plated, typically a piece of garlic bread and a pretzel roll. Prior to the pandemic, […]
United Airlines Tips Hand On New A321XLR Polaris Seat (Pictures)
A patent filing by United Airlines gives us a hint of what kind of Polaris Business Class seat to expect on the Airbus A321XLR and perhaps on a subfleet of the 737 MAX 10. United Airlines Gives Us Clue Over New A321XLR Polaris Seat In Patent Filing As noted by paxex.aero, United Airlines has filed […]
Rumor: United Airlines Will Debut New 787 Polaris Business Class Seat This Month
It appears the launch of Polaris 2.0 on September 20th may be more than just about the soft product…we are hearing that United will also reveal a brand new business class seat for its pending Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets. New United Airlines Polaris Business Class Seat For 787 Dreamliner Earlier, I wrote about the “Polaris […]
United Airlines Plans “Polaris 2.0” Launch On September 20, 2023
Something is brewing at United Airlines concerning its longhaul Polaris Business Class product. I’ve only been able to put together a few puzzle pieces, but it appears a big announcement, dubbed Polaris 2.0, is planned for September 20, 2023. Polaris 2.0: New Bedding, Other Soft Products Improvements Coming Soon? After my story yesterday about new […]
United Airlines Teases New Polaris Business Class Tableware
Whether intentionally or not, we now have an idea of what the next generation of tableware will look like in Polaris Business Class on United Airlines. New Tableware In Polaris Business Class on United Airlines Tomorrow, United will hold a special “behind-the-scenes access to the world of in-flight cuisine” in Chicago. This event will take […]
My First Flight In United Polaris Business Class (A Child’s Review)
I’ve asked my three-year-old daughter Claire Marie to offer her thoughts on our recent 787-9 flight from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines in Polaris Business Class. You can find similar reviews from my son Augustine here (LAX-LHR) and here (ZRH-SFO). Daddy thought it was only fair that I get a chance to share […]
Traveling In United Airlines Polaris Business Class With My Family, A 787-9 Flight Review
To begin our summer trip, we flew from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines in Polaris Business Class on the 787-9. In short: despite a three-hour delay, the flight was great, with superb service, edible food, and a good rest. United Polaris Business Class Family Review I’m thankful my three-year-old daughter seems to be […]
A Family Lunch In United Polaris Lounge LAX
Unsure of how the onboard cuisine would be ahead of our trip to London, my family enjoyed a nice lunch in the United Polaris Lounge at LAX. This lounge really is a value-add to flying United and Star Alliance business class. Family Lunch – Polaris Lounge LAX I’ve reviewed this lounge before and my review […]
Is This United Airlines? Sublime Catering In Polaris Business Class On My Dubai Flight
After arriving in Dubai on Air India, my next leg was traveling from Dubai to Newark on United Airlines, a service United started earlier this year. The flight itself was pleasant enough, but the great surprise on this flight was the superb business class catering. I had to pinch myself to ensure I was traveling […]
Polaris Lounge Nightcap At LAX
One of the nice things about flying United Airlines in longhaul business class is Polaris Lounge access on arrival, even at your final destination. I enjoyed a Polaris Lounge “nightcap” at LAX after a long day of travel. LAX Polaris Lounge Nightcap I arrived at LAX having traveled from Johannesburg via Newark and Denver. Even […]
United Airlines Plans Polaris Lounge In Denver
I do not think it was planned, but United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby let slip news that a Polaris Lounge will be coming to Denver International Airport, the final United hub in the continental USA without a flagship business class lounge. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby: Polaris Lounge Coming To Denver Speaking to press and […]