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Review: United Airlines 767-300ER Business Class London – Chicago
I already offered my take on this flight, but want to lay out a few more details about what to expect onboard a United Airlines 767-300ER in business class. It also turns out my pre-flight delay was an omen of the sort of problems United is currently facing on multiple fronts. United Airlines 767-300ER Business […]
Review: Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class
The Airbus A350-900 remains my favorite aircraft in the Turkish Airlines fleet and I quite enjoyed flying the ex-Aeroflot (so-called “Turkoflot”) configuration of the aircraft on a longhaul flight in business class. This review covers my journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class Review Turkish Airlines snapped up six A350-900s […]
Review: Star Alliance Lounge LAX
The Star Alliance Lounge at LAX does not change much…and that is a good thing. Star Alliance Lounge LAX Review I wanted to refresh my review below with more recent pictures of the food and drink options available in this lounge, but my six-year-old review below still accurately sums up what to expect in this […]
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 […]
Review: United Club Los Angeles (LAX)
As my home airport lounge, I do admit a preferential bias toward it, but the United Club at LAX is one of the best in the United system. Here’s a detailed review with a fresh update on food and beverage service. United Club LAX Review Location + Hours + Access The United Club at LAX […]
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Business Class San Francisco – Manila
I tend to avoid inaugural flights because you often get special service and special meals onboard, making the review somewhat unique, but much less valuable. Rather than fly United Airlines’ new San Francisco – Manila route on its first day of operation, I flew it on the second day in Polaris business class on the […]
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 […]
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Business Class [2023]
I slept quite well on my redeye flight on United Airlines in 777-200 business class from San Francisco to Newark. The bottom line on a United redeye is that you can expect a solid rest. United Airlines 777-200 Business Class Review (SFO-EWR) United Airlines often runs three 777 redeyes each night from San Francisco to […]
Review: United Airlines 757-200 Business Class
Over the summer, I took a trip to the East Coast and flew home on a United Airlines 757-200 in business class from Newark to Los Angeles. These 757 workhorses are certainly aging, but the flight was very good in terms of service. United Airlines 757-200 Review – Business Class (EWR-LAX) I reviewed this exact […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
The brand new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) has instantly become my favorite Maple Leaf Lounge in the network with excellent service, dining, and lovely indoor and outdoor space. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco Review (SFO) I had a chance to visit the recently-opened Maple Leaf lounge during a […]
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 […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class Review – Johannesburg To Newark Some flights are worth gambling for an upgrade on. This is […]
