United Brings New 787 Polaris Studio Business Class to Sydney

United brings new 787 Polaris Studio business class to Sydney

More comfort, more privacy and an intriguing ‘first class lite’ option for United’s longest route.

United boosts premium 787 capacity, puts yield to test on eight routes

CHICAGO, August 10, 2026, 03:08 CDT — United Airlines is increasing premium seating on its Boeing 787s and will gauge revenue performance across eight routes. United’s new 787-9 Elevated configuration features 99 premium seats out of a total 222. (United Airlines) United rose 6.8% over the past week, outperforming two leading U.S. rivals. (StockAnalysis) San…

United Airlines Adds New Boeing 787 Routes as Premium Seats Could Lift UAL Stock

United Airlines is adding an Elevated Boeing 787 to four new long-haul routes out of Houston, and that brings its premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 routes to eight total right now. The jets carry 222 seats, with 64 in business class and 35 in premium economy, and the whole push is also part of a bigger...