United Polaris Business Class Upgrades

You can enjoy the Polaris experience on many United long-haul international flights and select transcontinental routes. So, what can you expect when flying United Polaris?

• Bag allowance: Polaris passengers can check up to two bags (weighing up to 70 pounds each) for free.

• Premier Access: Those flying in the Polaris cabin also get Premier Access, which includes priority check-in, access to exclusive security lines (where available), priority boarding and priority baggage handling.

• Seats: You’ll find Polaris cabin seats set up in the new 1-2-1 or 1-1-1 configuration and the old 2-2-2 or 2-1-2 configuration. Both versions of the seat recline to a full 180 degrees and feature 75 to 78 inches of sleeping space. The width of the seat varies by aircraft and ranges from 20.5 inches to 22 inches. A free seat selection comes with a Polaris ticket purchase.

• Lounges: Polaris Lounges feature spa-like shower facilities, full-meal catering and Wi-Fi. If you’re at an airport without a Polaris lounge, you can enter a United Club instead. United Polaris customers flying on long-haul international routes have access to Polaris lounges located at Chicago-O’Hare, Houston-Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washington-Dulles.

• Entertainment: United Private Screening offers on-demand movies, TV shows and more on a large personal screen. Enjoy the selection with a pair of noise-reducing headphones.

• Amenities: United provides Saks Fifth Avenue bedding to Polaris passengers, a pair of slippers and an Away amenity kit — featuring skin care items from Sunday Riley, ear plugs and an eye mask. Flights longer than 12 hours also include pajamas on request.

• Food and beverages: When flying in Polaris business class with United, you’ll be presented with a chef-designed menu listing meal selection. Usually, a meal features a salad, an entree, bread and a small snack, like ice cream. You should get stainless steel silverware, cloth napkins and glassware made of actual glass. All beverages, including alcohol, are complimentary.