United Airlines has officially launched United Elevated interior for the new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, thus raising the standard of international premium travel among US carriers.
According to certain reports, this particular innovation packs together two, new business class suites, the greatest number of total premium seats in United’s fleet, an Ossetra caviar amuse-bouche service, Starlink connectivity, and an even larger 4K OLED seatback screens. More on that would reveal how United’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, on their part are 25% larger than standard United Polaris.
Alongside this, the suite features an extra ottoman seat for companions, exclusive entrée options , new amenity kits with luxury skincare offerings, wireless charging, Bluetooth connectivity, and a huge 27-inch, 4K OLED seatback screen, which is also the largest among U.S. carriers.
The stated suite can also be upgraded, and therefore, made to include exclusive hoodie-pajamas, slippers, new noise-cancelling headphones powered by Meridian technology, amenity kits featuring clinically formulated Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ luxury skincare products, United-branded playing cards, a plush velvet throw pillow on the ottoman, along with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding which will include a duvet, day blanket, large pillow and cooling gel pillow.
Next up, we must dig into how United’s reimagined Elevated interior on the 787-9 includes a nose-to-tail transformation, covering refined finishes and a fresher, brighter and warmer feel throughout.
Talk about what United Premium Plus and United Economy customers will see on an individual level, we begin from the former, where United is going to offer elements normally reserved for United Polaris customers. These elements include soft-touch materials, quartzite cocktail tables, and a 16-inch 4K OLED screen. Furthermore, customers can tap into Bluetooth and three ways to charge their personal devices, including wireless – the first time offered in United Premium Plus.
On top of that, the seats also include dedicated water bottle and headphone holders, and a privacy divider with a built-in reading light.
Turning our attention towards United Economy Plus and United Economy segment, the airline has provided here 13-inch, 4K OLED screens. These cabins also include Bluetooth connectivity in every seat and six power outlets per row.
Bestowed the same refreshed looks and feel from United’s Premium Plus cabin, customers in United Economy will be able to relax, thanks to the seat’s cradling seat bottom which moves as the seat reclines.
Another detail worth a mention is rooted in the company’s $150 million bid to instigate food and beverage improvement. The result is likely to be inclusive of new, onboard grab-and-go snack bar for United Polaris business class customers, a snack bar which offers treats from brands like Garretts, Community, and Joe & Seph’s.
Apart from that, guests can also enjoy premium wine offerings on the back of United’s exclusive relationships with brands like Heitz Cellar, Shafer Vineyards, Stony Hill Vineyard and Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Domaine Serene, Chateau Beaucastel, VIK, and The Mascot.
Jointing the mix would be more regional menus that rotate monthly, new breakfast breads, bottled salad dressings, and updated mid-flight snack baskets. Even the international economy customers will soon get to enjoy enhancements like fresh salads with premium dressing, more entrée choices, new desserts, and a coursed appetizer which is served before full lunch/dinner.
“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.”
