Why United’s Polaris Business Class Is Worth the Upgrade on Its New Nonstop Flight to Australia

In recent months—after nearly three years of COVID-imposed lockdowns—travelers have finally been able get back to Australia . The timing couldn’t be more ideal. After all, it’s peak Aussie summer travel season, while here in Northern Hemisphere winter, spring remains elusive. For U.S. travelers looking to get Down Under, a number of flight options are roaring back to life or being launched for the very first time. United is flying its largest Australian seasonal schedule with 41 flights per week, the most of any airline. From its San Francisco hub, the airline is now serving three major Aussie cities: Sydney, Melbourne , and as of this past fall, Brisbane, the capital of Australia’s Queensland state. “We’ve continued to see strong demand for travel to Australia,” says Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of international network and alliances. Quayle says that with 20 transpacific routes already, “growing the network further” is all part of the plan. Earlier in 2023, I flew on United’s new Brisbane flight in business class, a cabin and ground experience that the airline brands as Polaris. The route is not only a major milestone for United and Queensland, but it’s also an additional option for travelers […]

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