Review: United Polaris 767 Business Class Newark to London

To kickstart my last adventure of 2022, I flew United Polaris 767 business class from Newark to London on the first leg of my journey to South East Asia.

Not only would this be my first long-haul business class flight with United, but it was also my first time taking a daytime eastbound transatlantic service.

Most eastbound transatlantic flights are overnight, so this daytime flight would allow me to get in a whole day of work onboard the plane instead of enduring an uncomfortably short sleep period, as is usually the case on most transatlantic flights.

After many positive visits to United Polaris lounges in the past, I was looking forward to seeing if United’s onboard product would live up to the same lofty standards as the ground experience.

United Polaris 767 Business Class – Booking

This United Polaris flight was part of an Aeroplan booking that took me to London, Hanoi, and Singapore. In total, I redeemed 92,500 Aeroplan points for these flights, leveraging both the “Asia 3” sweet spot on Aeroplan, as well as Aeroplan’s generous stopover policy.

Since the total distance of my journey was under 11,000 miles, I redeemed 87,500 Aeroplan points for my flights with United and Bamboo Airways, and then added an additional 5,000 points for a three-day stopover in London.

The stopover was ideal for me, as not only could I visit some friends and review a hotel in London, but I’d need to later traverse the city to London Gatwick for my departing flight on Bamboo Airways anyway.

United Polaris 767 Business Class – Ground Experience

I popped into the United Polaris Lounge Newark prior to my flight. I had been to this lounge once in the past and had enjoyed my visit. 

This lounge is undoubtedly a step above the typical North American airport lounge, and indeed United’s standard United Club lounge offering, with a stunning interior design and excellent amenities.

There’s ample seating space, so it’s easy to find a quiet corner. For those looking to get some work done, a series of ergonomically designed pods make for a productive workspace.

Additionally, shower suites and nap rooms are available for added comfort and heading to your flight feeling refreshed .

The lounge offers a diverse buffet, as well as a à la carte menu, in the aptly named Dining Room.

I sat down and ordered the breakfast bowl and the breakfast burger to fuel up…