Prize Opportunity: Win a pair of tickets to the USA with United Airlines
Watch our New to USA Bootcamp training session on Tuesday 25 November and enter the competition hosted by Travel Gossip for the chance to win tickets with United Airlines to one of seven destinations: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. Ts & Cs apply. Enter here.
United flies up to 20 daily direct flights from London Heathrow to seven U.S. cities including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington D.C. The Scotland service offers year-round flights from Edinburgh to New York and Washington D.C., and seasonal service to Chicago. A new seasonal route from *Glasgow to Newark/New York launches in May 2026. United offers free seat assignment from time of booking, plus products and amenities for every kind of traveller.
*Glasgow – new seasonal service operates 9th May – 23rd Sept 2026
Business Class Reimagined
United Polaris℠ business class service aims to bring a new level of quality to premium cabin travel, from lounge to landing. You’ll enjoy the United Polaris inflight experience, including a redesigned inflight menu featuring dishes from around the globe, Premier Access℠ premium travel services, free checked baggage and more.
United Polaris Studio℠ – Coming soon in 2026
United Polaris Studio suites are larger with privacy doors, a 27-inch 4K OLED touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity and much more. United Polaris Studio amenities include exclusive hoodie-pyjamas and slippers, new noise-cancelling headphones by Meridian technology, amenity kits featuring Perricone MD skincare products, a plush velvet throw pillow and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.
First international passenger flights planned in 2026 from San Francisco to London.
All of United’s future Boeing 787 deliveries will receive United Polaris Studio suites and Elevated interiors – airline expects at least 30 aircraft to join the fleet by 2027
United Polaris℠ lounges are available exclusively to our international premium cabin travellers at select airports, where customers can relax and recharge until it’s time for takeoff. Visit our private rest area with daybeds, soft lighting, showers and gentle white noise and enjoy food from the buffet or a sit-down meal in our private dining space.
Our ultra-premium luxury Polaris lounges℠ are available in:
Chicago
Houston
Los Angeles
New York/Newark
San Francisco
Washington D.C
United Club℠ locations and our partner lounges offer free snacks and beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi and more. Our extensive worldwide network of lounges includes more than 45 United Club locations as well as additional partner lounges.
Where Comfort meets Convenience
United Premium Plus℠ offers more space and amenities than standard economy to make your travel more relaxing. Seats are closer to the front of the plane and include footrests as well as extra room to recline. On select long-haul international flights, United Premium Plus travellers receive upgraded dining options, complimentary alcoholic beverages, a larger inflight entertainment screen, noise-reducing headphones and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.
United Economy Plus℠ and United Economy℠
If you are travelling internationally in United Economy℠, you’ll enjoy complimentary beverages, including beer and wine, meal service and inflight entertainment. You can also purchase Economy Plus℠ seating, which adds up to 6 inches (15 centimetres) of extra legroom located near the front of the United Economy cabin.
MileagePlus℠ is your ticket to the world, with the most ways to earn and use miles of any U.S. airline loyalty program. Earn miles when you fly, through hotels and vacation rentals, car rentals and when you use our partner credit cards. Then use your miles for your next getaway, upgrades, shopping and more.
Discover MileagePlus℠ miles pooling – a new way for MileagePlus members to contribute and combine their miles into a joint account. United allows any MileagePlus member – whether relatives or close friends up to a group of five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account.
The all-in-one travel partner just keeps getting better and it’s a must for anyone travelling on United. Customers can check in for their flight, receive their boarding pass and pay for bags ahead of time. The app features airport maps with easy to navigate terminal guides, so if you’re after a specific lounge, or looking for the closest route to your gate, the app will get you there.
Number of onward connections includes destinations served by United Airlines, Inc. and United Express. Onboard facilities may vary depending on aircraft. Seasonal variations to route schedules may apply. United Polaris travel features, including aircraft and airport configuration, may not be available in all markets and/or flights. Wi-Fi surcharges apply. Information correct as of November 2025.
