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 […]
First Look: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles
I had the chance to visit the brand new United Airlines Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles (IAD) yesterday ahead of its public opening tomorrow, October 21, 2021. Put simply, the space is stunningly gorgeous and this new lounge will be a great perk to international business class flyers from Washington Dulles. First Look: United Airlines […]
United Airlines Will Open Polaris Lounge In Washington Dulles Later This Month
United Airlines will open a brand new Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles Airport later this month, its first international business class lounge opening since the pandemic began. United Airlines Will Open New Polaris Lounge In Washington Dulles (IAD) After 19 months, United Airlines will begin to open Polaris Lounges again, its premium lounges reserved exclusively […]
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. […]
What Kind Of Food Does United Airlines Serve In Polaris Business Class?
I’ve reviewed the 787-10 on United Airlines many times and don’t need to do so again. But I did want to provide a catering update for those wondering what food and drink you might expect if you are traveling in United Polaris Business Class this summer to Europe. Food + Drink In United Airlines Polaris […]
United Airlines Will Open More United Clubs In June, But No Polaris Lounges
With domestic travel demand roaring back to 2019 levels, United Airlines is re-opening a handful of airport lounges at both hubs and line stations. The carrier also plans to open even more United Clubs by Labor Day, though Polaris Lounges are unlikely to re-open this year. Which United Clubs Will United Re-Open Next? By the […]
How Many United Airlines Aircraft Have Been Retrofitted To Polaris Business Class Cabin?
One upside to the pandemic is that it allowed airlines to accelerate planned maintenance and retrofits. In the case of United Airlines, it has retrofitted more aircraft to feature its latest Polaris business class seat and is drawing closer to completion. Here’s the current breakdown of retrofits completed and in progress. United Airlines Polaris Retrofits […]
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. […]
