United Airlines

Key Takeaways The Straight Answer (And Why It’s Complicated) Yes, successful Polaris upgrades include automatic access to United Polaris lounges – but there’s more nuance here than most travel blogs acknowledge. After tracking dozens of upgrade experiences from our TalkTravel community and experiencing this myself on multiple occasions, the reality is more complex than “upgrade …

Key Takeaways The Real Cost of Polaris Upgrades with PlusPoints United’s PlusPoints system replaced Global Premier Upgrades in 2022, and after tracking upgrade patterns from our TalkTravel community for three years, the results are mixed. You need the right number of points, but having them guarantees absolutely nothing. Here’s what most travel blogs won’t tell …

Key Takeaways The Real Ways Into United’s Premium Lounges United’s Polaris lounges are genuinely impressive – I’m talking lie-flat sleeping pods, full-service dining rooms, and premium cocktails that rival high-end hotel bars. But getting inside isn’t always straightforward, and the official access rules miss some important nuances. Here’s what most travel sites won’t tell you: …

Key Takeaways Let’s be honest: nobody books a long-haul United flight hoping to stay in economy if Polaris business is an option. But upgrades often feel like a mystery wrapped in a waitlist. The truth? There’s a method to the madness, and it mostly comes down to status, fare class, and timing. Over the years, …

Key Takeaways Why the 767-300 is Tricky for Couples Unlike United’s 777 or 787 Polaris cabins that offer middle seats side-by-side in odd rows, the 767-300 is configured 1-1-1. That means each seat has direct aisle access, but there’s no way for two people to sit directly next to each other.  Polaris on the 767 …

Key takeaways If your search for “United Premium Plus vs Polaris” and you’ll get mixed answers,  Reddit threads where tall travelers swear PP feels better than Polaris, airline pages that bury differences in fine print, and general blogs that just list features. Here is the thing:  Premium Plus and Polaris are not “tiers of the …

Key takeaways Why you’re seeing “United Polaris business class” everywhere United uses “Polaris” as the brand name for its international business class. If a search result says “United Polaris business class,” it is talking about the same cabin, the same lounges, the same bedding and meals. United also sells United Business and United First on …

Over the years, I’ve bought dozens of airline gift cards, for myself, for family, and even as a workaround for travel budgeting. One option that keeps coming up among savvy travelers is buying United Airlines gift cards at Costco. It sounds smart: discounted travel credit from a major airline, sold through one of the most …

United Airlines is one of those names that sparks polarizing opinions. I’ve flown United hundreds of times over the past decade, across domestic routes, transatlantic sectors, and ultra-long-haul flights. From cramped regional jets to the luxury of Polaris business class on a Boeing 787-10, I’ve experienced both ends of the spectrum. This review breaks down …

Working as a flight attendant at United Airlines offers more than just free travel and international layovers. It’s a structured career path with a union-backed pay scale, predictable raises, competitive benefits, and numerous opportunities to increase earnings through bonuses, position upgrades, and flight bidding strategies. Understanding how the salary structure works at United Airlines is …