My journey home from South Africa clocked in at an amazing 16 hours and 5 minutes of flight time thanks to heavy headwinds which slowed our journey and left me plenty of time to explore United’s onboard Polaris business class product on the Boeing 787. United Airlines 787 Polaris Review I’m not sure if the […]
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 […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
It is hard to believe that United Airlines Polaris Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) has now been open for five years. Here’s an updated review of United’s flagship SFO lounge. In short, this business class lounge has held up quite well and remains a treat…though you will need to give yourself a lot of time […]
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The United Airlines Polaris Lounge LAX remains a tranquil oasis that never seems to get crowded and includes lovely service and a nice selection of food and drinks. United Polaris Lounge LAX Review I’ve visited this lounge often since my initial review and it has not changed much. The menu rotates seasonally, but the layout, […]
Review: United Airlines 767-300 Polaris Business Class Chicago – Zurich
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I enjoyed great service by a veteran Chicago-based crew and also managed an extended nap onboard my United Airlines 767-300 Polaris business class flight to Zurich, but United still has a long way to go when […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Chicago (ORD)
Over four years after I first offered a review, the United Polaris Lounge in Chicago remains a stellar lounge and a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when flying in business or first class out of ORD. United Polaris Lounge Chicago Review (ORD) I did not have long before my flight to Zurich, […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Newark (EWR)
I have visited the United Airlines’ Newark Polaris Lounge this year a number of times and wish to update my review. Rather than delete my old review, I am publishing my new review above my old one. I will do this for “major” lounge reviews going forward, which will provide insight into how lounges change […]
Review: United Polaris 777-200 Washington – Paris
I was able to try United’s Polaris business class service from Washington Dulles to Paris (777-200) and had a mixed experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Flight Details As I covered […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Restaurant – Washington Dulles
United’s Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport is newly opened and impressive, but it’s their restaurant “IAD” that helps truly distinguish United’s business class product from the competition. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class Newark To Johannesburg
While United Airlines’ soft product still has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, I enjoyed a comfortable flight with 10 hours of solid sleep from Newark to Johannesburg onboard a 787-9 in Polaris business class. United Airlines 787-9 Newark – Johannesburg Business Class Review This trip report is bit different than my usual format because I […]
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
United Airlines’ new Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles represents a huge leap forward in terms of premium cabin ground product, offering a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when departing from IAD. United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Review I visited the lounge during a media preview day last month, but held […]
Review: United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil And Back
What is it is like to fly United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil? This review highlights my journey from Chicago to São Paulo on a 787-9 then from São Paulo to Houston on a 777-200. My flight from Chicago to São Paulo was operated by a Boeing 787-9 that had not yet been retrofitted. […]
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Polaris Business Class [2021]
In February, I traveled to London on United Airlines to attend a funeral. My outbound journey was via Chicago O’Hare and inbound journey via Washington Dulles. Both flights were on a 787-8, though I had the old configuration on the outbound flight to London Heathrow and new configuration on the inbound flight to Washington Dulles. […]
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Polaris Business Class [2021]
As the pandemic hits its first anniversary, what can you expect onboard a transcontinental flight on United in the forward cabin? This review covers United Airlines Polaris business class onboard the 787-10 Dreamliner from Los Angeles to Newark. United Airlines 787-10 Polaris Business Class Review [2021] After being dropped off in Terminal 7, I proceeded […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class – International Pandemic Edition
Tremendous service and a comfortable seat made up for a reduced serving offering, but I have to admit my flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco greatly exceeded my expectations. This United Airlines Polaris business class review will give you an idea of what to expect during the pandemic on United’s recently retrofitted 787-9. United Airlines […]
Review: United 787-10 Polaris Business Class Newark To Los Angeles
If you’re going to be delayed, it’s always nice to be delayed in a premium cabin…like United’s 787-10 Polaris business class. With storms raging across the country, our flight was re-routed after we had pushed back from the gate, creating a flight path approximately one hour longer than planned. That required returning to the gate […]
Review: A Bittersweet 787-9 Flight To London In United Polaris
I flew to London on United earlier this week. Here’s a brief review of the flight. There was a number of flights I was considering for this trip. One was to fly via San Francisco and Frankfurt so I could try United’s new Premium Plus (premium economy) seat. But why add the extra stop and […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Houston (IAH)
The United Polaris Lounge in Houston (IAH) offers a tremendous upgrade to international business class passengers versus the United Clubs. I spent two hours in the lounge but could have easily spent much longer. United calls this its “boutique” Polaris Lounge because it is far smaller than the other lounges. But crowding would not be a […]
Review: United 777-200 Polaris Business Class Chicago To Frankfurt
I’ve written this review in a more casual way than my usual trip reports. Hopefully it will be helpful to some of you. Flying United is like driving my car…I do it so often it just become second nature. Once in a while, though, I get to try something new. On this trip, it was […]