United Ups Luxe Ante on the Atlantic

United Airlines will operate its newly-reconfigured Boeing 767-300ER aircraft between Newark/New York and London Heathrow, offering 46 United Polaris business seats in the premium cabin and 22 United Premium Plus seats.

The reconfigured aircraft features 16 additional United Polaris business class seats – a more than 50 percent increase in all-aisle-access seating – bringing the total premium cabin seat count to 46. The United Airlines aircraft used on the London route will also feature 22 United Premium Plus seats (the airline’s new premium economy class); 47 Economy Plus seats and 52 Economy seats.

United will operate the reconfigured 767 – which will feature the highest proportion of premium seats on any widebody aircraft operated by any U.S. carrier – between Newark/New York and London, offering more premium seats on the largest premium route in the world.

United Polaris

United Polaris business class service is designed to bring a new level of quality to every aspect of premium cabin travel –from lounge to landing – and to provide the best sleep in the sky. Customers booked in the Polaris cabin will continue to receive signature amenities such as Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, amenity kits featuring custom products from luxury skincare line Sunday Riley, a variety of inflight entertainment options, elevated food and beverages and access to the Polaris lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport and the arrivals lounge and United Club at London Heathrow.

United Premium

United Premium

The newly launched United Premium Plus seats are located closer to the front of the aircraft, directly behind Polaris. Customers traveling in United Premium Plus receive Premier Access check-in, complimentary checked bags, larger and more spacious seats, an upgraded dining experience, an amenity kit, Saks Fifth Avenue bedding and more.

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