United Airlines Introduces New Business Class with Private Suites Featuring Doors

United Airlines has unveiled the new business class “United Polaris Studio” and “United Polaris.”

The “United Polaris Studio” features private suites with doors facing the aisle, offering 8 seats in a “1-2-1” layout at the front row of each business area. Among them, 6 seats are equipped with an ottoman for companions with a seatbelt, a 27-inch 4K monitor, USB-C power, and wireless charging.

Wine pairing, caviar, pajamas, noise-canceling headphones, amenity kits, playing cards, and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding are also offered. It is 25% larger compared to the “United Polaris.”

The “United Polaris” provides 56 seats in a “1-2-1” layout, now featuring doors instead of the previous open design. Each seat is equipped with a 19-inch 4K monitor.

Premium Economy Class offers 35 seats in a “2-3-2” layout, and Economy Class features 188 seats in a “3-3-3” layout. They are equipped with 16-inch and 13-inch 4K monitors, respectively. Economy Class seats have sliding seat cushions.

Additionally, Starlink Wi-Fi service will be provided for free to MileagePlus members.

The first new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with this configuration is expected to be delivered by the end of the year and will commence operations on the San Francisco to Singapore and London routes in 2026. The airline plans to operate more than 30 aircraft by 2027.