Long-haul travel is entering a new chapter. Flying is about more than the destination – it’s about the journey itself. Travellers want a seamless journey with space to work, rest, recharge and arrive ready. United’s elevated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner introduces a nose-to-tail transformation created to give customers more comfort, choice and personal space. Discover a new way to travel with United Polaris Studio℠, a premium experience designed for any type of trip you’re taking, which is now available from London Heathrow to San Francisco.
More space, more privacy, more possibilities
The aircraft features 99 premium seats across cabin classes, which includes the brand-new United Polaris Studio suites: offering travellers a new level of comfort and privacy.
Located in the first row of each United Polaris business class cabin, the eight United Polaris Studio suites are 25% larger than standard United Polaris seats.
Every suite offers direct aisle access, a privacy door and an ottoman, creating a flexible space for working, dining or unwinding. Whether travelling for business, celebrating a special occasion or setting off on a long-awaited escape, customers can enjoy a more personal space.
United Polaris Studio seats include either a standard or companion ottoman for extra space inflight. A companion ottoman includes a seatbelt, so you can invite another Polaris passenger to visit you between takeoff and landing for a drink, chat or game.
- Immersive entertainment: a 27-inch 4K OLED screen, Bluetooth connectivity and noise-cancelling headphones.
- Thoughtful technology: wireless charging and intuitive controls keep essentials close at hand.
- Elevated dining: exclusive pre-order dining choices, caviar paired with a glass of Laurent‑Perrier Cuvée Rosé and premium snacks to enjoy during your flight or save for later.
- A refined amenity experience: an enhanced amenity kit with luxury skincare products.
Settle in with exclusive hoodie-pyjamas, slippers and new noise-cancelling headphones by Meridian. Keep your skin hydrated and refresh with a Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ luxury skincare amenity kit. When it’s time to rest, a plush velvet throw pillow and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding including a duvet, day blanket, large pillow and cooling gel pillow will help make the space feel even more comfortable.
Standard United Polaris℠ seats have also been upgraded, adding sliding privacy doors and larger 19-inch 4K OLED screens, Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, Perricone MD amenity kit and a self-serve snack bar. The lie-flat seating and greater privacy make it easier to rest on an overnight flight, enjoy uninterrupted entertainment or stay productive when needed. Travellers can choose a setting that suits the journey, whether flying independently or alongside a colleague, friend or family member.
Before you even step onboard, the premium experience begins on the ground. United Polaris℠ lounges are exclusively available to international premium cabin travellers in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Each lounge offers signature seating, relaxation areas and showers.
Relax and recharge before departure with United’s exclusive Polaris lounge services. Customers can unwind in a private rest area with daybeds, soft lighting and gentle white noise, and with a choice from buffet dining and a sit-down meal in the private dining space.
Relax, recharge and arrive refreshed
United Premium Plus℠ gives travellers extra comfort and personal space with privacy dividers, wireless charging, noise-reducing headphones, Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, an amenity kit and a 16-inch seatback screen. Enhanced dining, extra legroom, a footrest and increased recline make long-haul travel even more comfortable.
The enhancements extend throughout the aircraft and into United Economy allowing customers in every cabin to benefit from larger 4K OLED seatback entertainment screens and Bluetooth connectivity, a redesigned cabin including mood lighting and modern interiors allowing for more comfort. United offers complimentary seat assignment* and has features, amenities, and products for every kind of traveller from United Economy℠ to United Premium Plus℠ and United Polaris℠ business class.
Looking for a quieter place to relax before your flight? United Club℠ offers a welcome escape from the busy airport terminal, with complimentary snacks and drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi and comfortable spaces to unwind. With more than 45 United Club locations worldwide, plus access to an extensive network including partner lounges, you'll find plenty of opportunities to recharge before take-off.
Travel smarter with the United app
A smoother journey can start before you even reach the airport. The United app brings essential travel tools together in one place, making it the perfect travel partner for anyone flying with United. Customers can check in, access their boarding pass and receive United Club recommendations based on proximity and available capacity. Personalised updates cover everything from the weather, real-time baggage tracking, boarding progress, easy navigation for connections and rideshare services. Stay connected on United Wi-Fi** onboard with free access to messaging services allowing customers to use iMessage, WhatsApp and Messages by Google.
Ready to experience the next level of premium travel?
United Airlines has an extensive route network, with flights to the U.S. from London Heathrow, Edinburgh and seasonal service from Glasgow with connections to over 280 destinations across the Americas. United flies up to 20 direct flights from London Heathrow to seven U.S. cities including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Whether the journey is for business, a special celebration or a well-earned escape, the elevated Boeing 787-9 brings together comfort, privacy and technology with United Polaris Studio and United Premium Plus offering even more ways to make the journey part of the experience.
1-Service offerings are subject to change.
Available now from London Heathrow to San Francisco and soon available on London Heathrow to Houston in January 2027.
All of United's future Boeing 787 deliveries will receive United Polaris Studio suites and Elevated interiors - airline expects at least 30 aircraft to join the fleet by 2027.
*Excludes Basic Economy and base fares
**United Wi-Fi℠ features a portal that offers flight information, destination weather reports and free access to united.com, and the ability to purchase internet access on select flights. If you purchase internet access, you can check email, use previously downloaded apps or browse the internet. United Wi-Fi pricing will vary. Customers can also activate free messaging plan on all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft (Except select 757s, 767s and 787s. SMS messages cannot be sent or received because they can only be sent over a cellular network). The plan allows you to send and receive text messages over Wi-Fi (such as iMessage, WhatsApp, etc).
Number of onward connections includes destinations served by United Airlines, Inc. and United Express. Onboard facilities may vary depending on aircraft. Seasonal variations to route schedules may apply. United Polaris Studio, United Polaris and United Premium Plus travel features, including aircraft and airport configuration, may not be available in all markets and/or flights. Wi-Fi surcharges apply. Information correct as of October 2026.
United Polaris Studio(SM) travel features, including aircraft and airport configuration, may not be available in all markets and/or flights. Information correct as of October 2026. © 2026 United Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.
