Tickets on sale for United’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with increased domestic flights | News
Travelers can now book seats on United’s most premium international aircraft yet: the 787-9 Dreamliner with the United Elevated interior. Unveiled last May, this new aircraft has been redesigned from nose to tail with a total of 99 premium seats – the highest percentage among US airlines – and marks the introduction of the airline’s new United Polaris Studio℠ suites: eight lie-flat seats with all-aisle access that are 25% larger than the standard United Polaris® seats with privacy doors*, an additional ottoman seat, exclusive access options, an Ossetra caviar appetizer. service, new amenity kits with an expanded skin care offering, wireless charging, Bluetooth connectivity and a huge 27-inch 4K OLED screen in the seatback – the largest among US carriers.
The aircraft will make its first international customer flight from San Francisco to Singapore, UA1, on April 22. Later next month, on April 30, it will launch its second international route from San Francisco to London, UA901. In the coming weeks, customers can see the aircraft flying on select domestic routes between San Francisco and Houston as the aircraft prepares for international flights.
“The new era of premium air travel is dawning, with our first Elevated aircraft taking off next month. Our new aircraft redefines long-haul international flying and offers travelers enhanced amenities and experiences in every cabin,” said Andrew Nocella, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at United. “We are constantly developing new ways to differentiate our customers’ experience in every seat, and we are confident they will love it.”
An elevated experience in every seat
Whether flying United Polaris or United Economy®, customers will notice thoughtful upgrades designed to make long-haul travel better, including:
Eight new United Polaris Studio suites
United’s most spacious business class seats
Completely flat seats
Footstool with safety belt for companions on six of the eight seats
Large 27-inch seatback 4K OLED screen – the largest of any US carrier – with Bluetooth connectivity
Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, including duvet, blanket, large pillow and cooling gel pillow
Exclusive hoodie pajamas and slippers
New noise canceling headphones powered by Meridian technology
Amenity kits containing clinically formulated Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ enhanced skin care products
United brand playing cards – perfect for spending time with someone on the ottoman
56 United Polaris® seats
Completely flat seats
Choice of seats that face the window or the middle of the plane, for individual travelers or joint travelers
19-inch 4K OLED touchscreens with Bluetooth connectivity
Snack bar United Polaris
35 United Premium Plus® seats
More spacious seats with additional privacy dividers and built-in reading light, a first for United Premium Plus
16-inch 4K OLED touchscreens with Bluetooth connectivity
Wireless charging
Improved restaurants and amenities
39 Economy Plus® and 84 Economy seats
13-inch 4K OLED screens in the seatbacks with Bluetooth connectivity on every seat
6 sockets per row
Larger overhead bins
To celebrate the inaugural flight, United will hold a gate event in San Francisco before the first international departure for customers. United will also host tours of the aircraft for media next week ahead of its first commercial flight.
United plans to fly at least 30 787-9s with the Elevated interior around the world by the end of 2027.
Customers can view seat maps and purchase tickets later today on united.com and in the United app.
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