United Airlines has shown pics of the United Elevated interior for new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The cabin includes a two-class Business Class section, with all areas of the premium class featuring a new design of suites, Starlink connectivity and larger 4K OLED seatback screens.
There will be a total of 99 premium class seats on each aircraft.
The airline’s new ‘Polaris Studio’ suites are positioned in the first row of each business class section and total eight, lie-flat, all-aisle-access seats that are 25% larger than standard United Polaris with privacy doors and an extra ottoman seat for companions.
Polaris suite
Standard United Polaris seats also get upgraded to suites with the addition of sliding doors and larger, 19-inch 4K OLED screens and all customers flying Polaris business class have access to the airline’s six lounges across the system.
The aircraft also features Premium Plus which will now feature a divider, personal reading light and soft touch materials as used in the Polaris class, all firsts for the P.E class on the airline. Economy classes also benefit from larger IFE screens and Bluetooth connectivity.
“We already deliver a superior international experience and fly to the most places across the Atlantic and Pacific – these new innovations provide a more premium experience overall, give customers even more reasons to choose United, and set our airline up to grow into the next decade and beyond,” said Andrew Nocella, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at United. “We never stand still and are always looking for more ways to set ourselves apart from other carriers. And we’re confident this elevated experience will take international flying to new heights.”
Some suites feature an ottoman stool
United expects to take delivery of the first United 787-9 with the Elevated interior before the end of 2025 with the first international passenger flights planned in 2026 from San Francisco to Singapore and San Francisco to London.
The first deliveries of 787-9 aircraft with the Elevated interior will include:
Eight United Polaris business class Studio suites
Two rows across two sections, 1-2-1 configuration
56 United Polaris business class suites
14 rows, across two sections, in a 1-2-1 configuration
Customers can choose between seats that face the window or centre of the aircraft (ideal for individual travellers) and seats where all the suites face the aisle (perfect for those flying together)
35 United Premium Plus seats, the most in United’s fleet
5 rows in a 2-3-2 configuration
33 United Economy Plus seats and 90 United Economy seats
15 total rows in a 3-3-3 configuration
The carrier’s 787-9s currently have 48 United Polaris seats, 21 United Premium Plus seats, 39 United Economy Plus seats and 149 United Economy seats.
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