How do I access Polaris?

How do I access Polaris? To get entry to a United Polaris lounge, you must be flying United Polaris, or international first or business class on a Star Alliance airline. It doesn't matter whether you're flying on a paid ticket or have redeemed miles for your flight.

Is Polaris business or first class?

No, because United offers two distinct business class products. United business class is what you're flying when traveling between the U.S. and Latin America or the Caribbean, as well as some U.S. transcontinental flights. United Polaris is the airline's business class product on long-haul international flights.

Is Polaris first class?

On other long-haul international flights, the business class product is called United Polaris, and is the highest level of service; there is no first class.

How do I know if my flight is Polaris?

Make sure it actually says “United Polaris business” when you select your flight options, especially when you try to redeem MileagePlus miles, as the options might include United partner airlines that don't operate a Polaris cabin. Also, flights with connections are tricky and don't display cabin information at first.

Is United Polaris the same as business class?

No, because United offers two distinct business class products. United business class is what you're flying when traveling between the U.S. and Latin America or the Caribbean, as well as some U.S. transcontinental flights. United Polaris is the airline's business class product on long-haul international flights.

Does Premier Access get me into United Club?

United Premier Gold members or higher can access United Club locations during departure, arrival or when connecting while traveling internationally with United or another Star Alliance airline.

Does United upgrade to Polaris?

United offers two main ways to upgrade into United Polaris: MileagePlus Upgrades and PlusPoints upgrades. MileagePlus Upgrades let any United MIleagePlus member use miles to upgrade their ticket.

Should I pay for lounge access?

If you spend a lot of money on snacks and beverages while waiting at the airport, lounge access may help you save money. Instead of paying an expensive airport bar tab, you can head to the lounge and consume free snacks and drinks there. Doing this could help you keep more money in your checking account.

Can economy class use the lounge?

In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.