Australia Welcomes New 787 Polaris Studio from United

United Airlines will be bringing its next-generation of elevated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its Sydney-Houston route from October 26 of this year. These aircrafts will operate this route on a daily basis during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter season, coming to a close in late March of 2027. This is particularly significant as it’s currently the carrier's longest non-stop service.

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What’s Included in the New 787 Polaris Studio?

In response to growing demand for premium travel, the elevated 787 fleet’s Premium Economy and Business Class cabins will take up two-thirds of the plane. There are 56 of the newly designed Polaris Suites and eight of the brand-new Polaris Studio - that’s two Polaris Business Class cabins with four Polaris Studio suites in each for a total of eight Studio suites.

The new studio is spacious and feature-packed. In fact, it’s 25% larger than the berth of the standard Polaris. Travellers in the studio will enjoy a massive 27-inch OLED video screen, a velvet throw, hoodie-pyjamas, and even an upgraded dining experience - such as an amuse-bouche of Ossetra caviar paired with Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne. Window studio seats will also include a larger ottoman, perfect for those travelling with others. The Polaris Studio is a cost-efficient upgrade from the Polaris, described by United as “dynamic” pricing.

An Elevated Polaris Experience & More

The standard Polaris Business Class suites have also received notable improvements. These seats will now include privacy doors, updated seat configurations which better utilise personal space, and a 19-inch 4K OLED screen. These cabins also now include an alternating layout with some seats facing towards the aisle and others away - centre pairs can also be adapted for those flying together. United’s Boeing 787s have also made steps to improve the inflight Internet experience with Starlink satellite Wi-Fi available on a gate-to-gate basis.

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