It’s simply insane how much BA or VS are trying to charge here, especially for taxes and fees. The only hurdle is how to accrue United miles in the UK – I exchanged my Marriott points, the ratio of which is decent but I had to wait 8 days for the miles to arrive. Some people reportedly waited up to three weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having spent some quality time in the Polaris lounge, it is time to board my flight. The flight is operated by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamline, with the reputable United Polaris business class. United’s old business class configuration is eight abreast, which looks like to total disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Polaris cabin is divided into two parts by the gallery. The front cabin has 32 seats and the rear 16, but they don’t feel any different to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Polaris seats are all staggered. Odd middle seats are the “lover seats”, which offers the best intimacy and privacy for a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe even middle seats are for single travellers who failed to grab a window seat.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWindows seats in odd rows are forward-facing and semi-enclosed, which is no doubt the best option if you are travelling by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWindow seats in even rows are angled and aisle facing, which isn’t as ideal unless you want more open space.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Polaris gives me a great first impression. The cushion, pillow, sheets and vanity bag are ready on my seat.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUnlike most other airlines, the inclination of your seat is adjusted by a scroll wheel instead of a button, which in my opinion is a better user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nI think it’s the first time I get a hard-shell amenity bag, which is very cute.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThis is a conventional design for storage:<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe seat converted into a lie-flat bed:<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAlthough it doesn’t feature the door, my window seat feels much closer to a proper mini-suite than Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class Suite<\/a>. The Do not disturb<\/em> sign lights up when you’ve pressed the button which is fancy.<\/p>\n\n\n The IFE:<\/p>\n\n\n This is probably the simplest menu I’ve ever seen on a long-haul business class flight, which is only one page. It doesn’t say what drinks they offer, and you need to enquire the flight attendant.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n