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United Airlines has announced today that tickets for its new elevated Polaris cabin on the Boeing 787-9 are now on sale, with the first flights set to take off from next month between San Francisco and Singapore. This marks the inaugural international flight of UA1, which will depart with the new cabins from April 22.
Star Alliance carrier United has unveiled the most premium heavy international aircraft in its history, which, since last May when the prototype was first unveiled, has wowed potential travelers with its elevated interior. This aircraft has been reimagined with a nose-to-tail layout of 99 premium seats, making it the highest among all US carriers. The newly delivered aircraft, registered N21102, is expected to be scheduled for commercial flights soon.
The Premium Heavy United Airlines Boeing 787-9
On April 22, the new aircraft interior will make its debut on the airline’s flagship route between 
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and 
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The daily non-stop flight covers more than 8,440 miles (13,590 kilometers), and United operates alongside Singapore Airlines on the route.
The newly designed 787-9 is scheduled to operate several domestic rotations in the lead-up to its first international service to Singapore, and customers lucky enough to experience the product will find the aircraft operating domestic routes between San Francisco and Houston in preparation for long-haul deployment. Andrew Nocella, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at United, explains:
“The new era of premium air travel is coming soon with our first Elevated aircraft taking flight next month. Our new aircraft redefines international long-haul flying, providing travelers upgraded amenities and experiences in every cabin. We’re constantly pioneering new ways to differentiate our customers’ experience in every seat, and we’re confident they will love it.”
Introducing The New United Polaris Studio
The newly designed interior features the airline’s new United Polaris Studio suite, which consists of eight unique lie-flat, all-aisle-access seats that are on average 25% larger than the current United Polaris seat. Additionally, new privacy doors enable passengers to close themselves away from the world. At the same time, an extra ottoman seat allows guests to come for a bite, meet in the sky, or enjoy a cocktail at 30,000 feet.
Exclusive entrée options, including an Ossetra caviar amuse-bouche service, will be on offer, while enhanced amenity kits with skincare product sets set the standard for the new suites. Bluetooth connectivity and wireless charging, alongside a 27-inch 4K OLED seatback screen, set the benchmark for the largest onboard entertainment screen now offered by US airlines.
While the first international service will depart for Singapore late next month, the next international route to see the newly configured airplane will be between San Francisco and 
London Heathrow Airport (LHR), operating as UA901 from April 30. United has yet to announce which additional international routes will feature this new elevated aircraft.
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Those not traveling in the new United Polaris Studio suites won’t go without, with the remaining 56 United Polaris seats also fully lie-flat, with a window or centre layout, and 19-inch 4K OLED touchscreen entertainment screens. A complimentary snack bar is also installed on the plane to curb the urge for spontaneous snacks during the flight.
35 United Premium Plus seats have been reimagined with added privacy dividers and roomier seats, a 16-inch 4K OLED touchscreen entertainment screen with wireless charging, and upgraded dining and other amenities. The remaining 39 Economy Plus and 84 Economy seats offer up to six power outlets per row, and a 13-inch 4K OLED seatback entertainment screen. Every seat will provide Bluetooth connectivity.
United Airlines plans to eventually introduce 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft with this elevated onboard offering, gradually adding them through the end of next year. To celebrate the new interior, a gate event will be hosted before the first international flight to Singapore on April 22.
