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, […]
United Airlines Adds Château d’Esclans Rosé Wine To Polaris Business Class

Polaris Business Class passengers on United Airlines can now enjoy a glass of Whispering Angel Rosé from Château d’Esclans. Whispering Angel Rosé Wine Now Available On United Airlines I’m far afield from the wine scene (coffee is my preferred snobbery), but rosé wine is quickly growing in popularity in the United States. Château d’Esclans, which […]
Garlic Bread Returns To United Airlines Polaris Business Class

Like a dripping faucet, United is slowly but surely bringing back elements of its pre-pandemic meal service. This month, passengers can expect the return of garlic bread, a crowd-pleaser, on select United Airlines flights in Polaris Business Class. Garlic Bread Back On United Airlines! One of my favorite features of international business or first class […]
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 […]
First Stop, United Polaris Lounge LAX For Breakfast

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I’m starting my trip to Kyiv with breakfast at the United Polaris Lounge at Los Angles International Airport. Polaris Lounge LAX Breakfast – Surprisingly Excellent United offers cheap one-way fares from Los Angeles to Warsaw ($449 […]
United Airlines Polaris Meal Service: The Sad State Of Affairs

United Airlines has opened a new test kitchen near its Chicago headquarters and is rumored to be rolling out catering improvements this spring. Based upon the sad state of dining affairs in United Polaris Business Class, this cannot come fast enough. Current State Of Meal Service In United Polaris Business Class Cries Out For Upgrade […]
Reaction: My Family Tries United Polaris (Business Class)

I’ve taken many trips in United Polaris but my family hasn’t had the chance until now. Here’s what they thought of United’s business class 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. Winter […]
United Airlines Will Reintroduce Polaris Ice Cream Sundae Service On Select Routes

At long last, the full ice cream sundae service is returning to United Airlines Polaris business class…but only on a few routes to begin. “Signature” Ice Cream Sundae Service Returns to United Airlines Polaris Business Class…On Four Routes To Start Starting December 1, 2022, United will reintroduce its full ice cream sundae service on the […]
United Airlines Crosses Two Polaris Milestones

United Airlines is no longer flying a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with its older generation of business class seats, with the last aircraft now undergoing a Polaris retrofit. Furthermore, the carrier will shortly introduce its first retrofitted Boeing 767-400 into service. Each step marks another milestone in United’s fleet refresh plan. Last United Airlines Boeing 787-9 […]
Tahesha, The Star Of The United Polaris Lounge Newark

When I encounter employees in airport lounges, onboard flights, or at hotels that go above and beyond their call of duty, I like to recognize them. Today, I want to commend Tahesha, the star of the United Airlines Polaris Lounge at Newark. Tahesha Goes Above And Beyond In Newark Polaris Lounge I had arrived from […]
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, […]
United Airlines Will Introduce More Polaris Dining Improvements Next Month

Elements of the meal service in United Airlines Polaris business class are gradually moving back to a pre-pandemic model, with a big step scheduled for next month including multi-course service on all routes and refreshed menus. United Airlines Will Expand “Upgraded” Meal Service To All Longhaul Routes In Polaris Business Class United Airlines has lagged […]
United Airlines Inching Toward A New Normal With Polaris Meal Service

United Airlines will continue its three-step Polaris meal service trial on select services to Frankfurt and London, suggesting that this model will eventually represent the new post-pandemic norm for onboard meal service in business class. What The New Normal Of United Airlines Polaris Business Class Will Look Like During the month of February, United Airlines […]
All United Polaris Lounges Now Open

03/04/22 UPDATE: The United Polaris Lounge has reopened in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It is open daily from 6:30am to 10:30pm and is located between gates 73 and 75 in Terminal 7. A United spokesperson shared with Live and Let’s Fly that an updated menu in the restaurant section of the lounge includes “Southern-California […]
United Airlines Will Trial New Polaris Service On Select Flights

As travelers return to the skies and competitors like American Airlines and Delta Air Lines restore pre-pandemic service elements to their longhaul premium products, United Airlines will trial a new Polaris service flow on select flights next month. United Airlines Plans New Polaris Service Trial In February Starting on February 1, 2022, United Airlines will test […]
My 16-Hour Flight From Johannesburg To Newark (United Airlines 787 Polaris Review)

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 […]
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 […]

