United unveils new Polaris Suites business class

The aircraft also boast an Ossetra caviar amuse-bouche service and Starlink inflight Wi-Fi connectivity and even larger 4K OLED seatback screens.

The airline’s new United Polaris Studio suites are positioned in the first row of each business class section and total eight, lie-flat, all-aisle-access seats.

Standard United Polaris seats also get upgraded to suites with the addition of sliding doors and larger, 19-inch 4K OLED screens

All customers flying United Polaris business class have access to the six United Polaris lounges across the network.

“These new innovations provide a more premium experience overall, and set our airline up to grow into the next decade and beyond,” said Andrew Nocella, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at United.

“We’re confident this elevated experience will take international flying to new heights.”

The new Elevated interior on the 787-9 is a nose-to-tail transformation, United says.

It includes 99 total premium seats, United Premium Plus seats with privacy dividers and wireless charging, and a United Economy cabin with Bluetooth connectivity.

United has invested more than $150 million in total food and beverage improvements this year, and the United Elevated interior will include access to a new grab-and-go snack bar for United Polaris business class customers.

The airline also will introduce mid-flight meal options that include a regionally influenced tapas service.

United expects to take delivery of the first United 787-9 with the Elevated interior before the end of 2025.

The first international passenger flights are planned in 2026 from San Francisco to Singapore and San Francisco to London.

They will be among the first United widebody planes to have free Starlink connectivity for United MileagePlus members.