Being from Houston, we have our choice of carriers that want us to be loyal customers. 

For me, I have always been partial to United - even before I helped others travel!

Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to do more international travel where I’ve gotten to experience a variety of seating arrangements.

When I flew back from Rome a few weeks ago, I chose to upgrade my seat to first class. It was my first Polaris first class experience on the B764. I have to say that the lie flat seats are something to rave about. While some have individual pods, this particular aircraft had two seats together so I did have someone next to me.

In order for the person next to me to get out, he had to step over me or I had to put up my seat for him to get over. Luckily, he slept most of the time!

The Comforts of United Polaris

The bedding they provide are out of this world. You get a comforter, blanket, and two pillows, including a memory foam one. Talk about flying in comfort and luxury!

I love the new amenity kits that you receive because they have everything you need for a long flight. They include goggles and the spray mist for your face as well as socks for your feet.

They provide you with a large screen TV as well as headphones. You will also find access to USB ports and outlets at your fingertips for any device you might have.

Once you’re all settled in and comfortable, the flight attendants come in for your pre-flight drink and your food order. Once in the air, the flight attendants come back to make sure everything is OK and give you another beverage and a warm nut assortment.

Before serving dinner, a warm towel is given to refresh your hands. On this flight I chose to do the manicotti and Italian wine. I couldn’t recommend it any higher.

Once dinner is over, they lower the overhead lights so you can rest. The level of comfort that provided was even better than I had imagined.

United Gets Better

This past week I left out of Newark to Barcelona. I was upgraded from premium economy to premium plus. Let me tell you about these premium plus seats, or as you might see them referred to as, the purple seats. I like to refer to them as the old first class seats.

This particular aircraft was a 2-3-2 layout. Their spacious seats included a foot rest with seat power, a recline, and a slightly larger TV screen.

I was very happy with the seat and was excited to fly in it until the flight attendant came and pulled me to Polaris class - thank you United! When I moved to the Polaris class in this particular aircraft, they had the single pods rather than the double ones I had flown with before. 

This was my first time with the single pods. I was in my own little world just flying to Spain without a care. I love that the windows had dimmers but you still had a window and not a shade. I loved being in my own little pod and not being afraid I was going to disturb somebody when I got up to go to the bathroom or stretch my legs. It was just like I was in a Marriott hotel bed!

To top it all off, the service on this flight was nothing short of perfect. I decided to go with the short ribs for dinner this time. I don’t think I have ever once gotten off of a plane and said to myself “I’m craving that meal again” but this one, my friends, was excellent.

I almost thought I was crazy to think so but when we got off everyone was talking about how wonderful the short ribs were. Pair of those with the great Spanish wine and it makes that Polaris class worth every penny of the upgrade.

If you’re wondering if it’s worth it to upgrade to the United Polaris class, my question for you is, are you ready for the best airplane experience of your life?

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