United Airlines recently announced that it has added a new suite to its business class cabins. It is 25 percent larger. Continue reading to find out more about the new addition and see the pictures the airline has released so far.
Flying with the friendly skies has just become more luxurious.
United Airlines Polaris Studio is a new class of service that’s larger than the current Business class.
The new suite offers 25 percent more room and a seat that can be used by a companion to chat or eat a snack. In-flight screens are also going to be larger: The 27-inch monitor will feature 4K resolution and is claimed by United Airlines as the largest screen in any domestic carrier.
Polaris Studio also includes upgraded amenity packages, such as special pajamas and robes, playing cards and slippers. There are also upgraded dining options, like caviar, and headphones.
Global Services check-in/reception areas are available at certain airports, where passengers can benefit from priority baggage handling and faster security lines. The Tarmac Transfer Program, offered by the airline, allows passengers to move quickly from one gate to another.
United had not yet revealed the price of the new Polaris Studio at the time of this publication.
The airline will introduce 30 new aircraft, each with a Polaris Studio, in stages before 2027. The first flight with United Polaris Studio suites is scheduled to take place from San Francisco International Airport SFO and Singapore Changi Airport SIN in 2026.
Polaris’ existing cabin will also get an upgrade in terms of cosmetics. This includes larger screens, premium natural wood finishes, soft ambient lighting and a revamped snack bar. United Premium Plus will be updated with a privacy screen between seats.
“We already deliver a superior international experience and fly to the most places across the Atlantic and Pacific—these new innovations provide a more premium experience overall, give customers even more reasons to choose United, and set our airline up to grow into the next decade and beyond,” Andrew Nocella, United Airlines’ chief commercial officer, said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure.
