United Polaris Studio is United Airlines’ most exclusive business class experience, designed to enhance long-haul international travel. These spacious seats offer improved privacy, premium dining, and exclusive amenities, creating one of the most comfortable business class products offered by a U.S. airline.
What is United Polaris Studio?
Debuting on April 22, 2026, alongside the new “Elevated” Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, United Polaris Studio is United Airlines’ newest and most premium offering yet for international flights. Each of these Dreamliners features eight of the new premium seats in the front row of the plane’s business class section, with classic United Polaris seats filling the rows behind. The new Polaris Studio seats improve on the standard business class seats in almost every way, providing passengers with a flight that is even more luxurious and exclusive. In just the first few months after its launch, the suite has gained worldwide attention and praise as a top-tier U.S. business-class product.
As of August 2026, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with the United Polaris Studio suites only fly these two routes:
- San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco (SFO/KSFO) ↔ Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore (SIN/WSSS)
- San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco (SFO/KSFO) ↔ London Heathrow Airport, London (LHR/EGLL)
However, in October 2026, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will begin to fly on additional routes, such as:
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston (IAH/KIAH) to Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo (GRU/SBGR)
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston (IAH/KIAH) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT/RJAA)
United Polaris Studio seat (United Airlines)
Seating and Amenities
United Polaris Studio features some of the best comfort and privacy that United Airlines offers. The suite is 25% larger than standard Polaris seats, making Polaris Studio suites the airline’s most spacious business class seats on international flights. Each seat can be converted into a fully lie-flat bed with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, complete with a soft duvet, a cozy day blanket, one large pillow for your head, and one cooling gel pillow. The suite is entirely enclosed by walls and privacy doors, allowing passengers to relax in their own mini apartment. For those who want company during their flight, six of the eight United Polaris Studio suites on each Dreamliner feature an ottoman with a seatbelt to fit a visitor.
United Polaris Studio bedding (United Airlines)
This elevated business class seat also provides passengers with a generous amount of premium complimentary amenities. For more comfortable rest, travelers receive exclusive hoodie-pajamas and matching slippers. United also offers luxury skincare kits with products from the clinically formulated Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ line. Finally, passengers also receive United-branded playing cards, perfect for those who invite a guest to the ottoman seat in their suite.
Exclusive pajamas and slippers (United Airlines)
Dining and Entertainment
Dining in United Polaris Studio is a step above the usual offerings in United Polaris. For exclusive Polaris Studio meal options, travelers can pre-order their preferred entrées such as lobster and ricotta gnudi. Multi-course meals are to be offered through a partnership with chefs from the Emmy Award-winning series, Chef’s Table, on August 1st. Thirty new chef-crafted appetizers and entrées from around the world will be available on select long-haul routes. A few of these options include Brazilian shrimp stew, miso-marinated sea bass, and beef brasato.
Shortly after takeoff, passengers can expect caviar service paired with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé. The United Polaris business class cabin features a self-serve snack bar featuring assorted chilled beverages, seasonal fresh fruit, chocolates, and other light snacks. After mealtime, passengers can enjoy United’s signature build-your-own ice cream sundae with choices of ice cream flavors, syrups, and toppings. Premium sweet and salty snack boxes are given to passengers following the dessert service.
United Polaris snack bar (United Airlines)
United Polaris Studio suites provide 27-inch 4K OLED screens, the largest on any U.S. airline and a large upgrade compared to the 19-inch HD screen on standard Polaris seats. Passengers can enjoy new Hollywood releases, classic films, music, and audiobooks with custom-engineered Meridian Audio noise-canceling headphones. A universal AC power outlet can be found by the seat, and a high-speed USB port is by the video screen.
27-inch 4K screen and ottoman (United Airlines)
Conclusion
United Polaris Studio is raising standards for long-haul business class travel, offering an experience that compares to many international airlines. As United Airlines expands its 787-9 routes, more travelers will be able to experience this impressive business class. Whether traveling for business or leisure, the Polaris Studio’s spacious private suites, elevated dining, and top-tier TV screens deliver the highest level of comfort and exclusivity.