Boeing 787
Best Seats on the United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
United's 787-9 fleet operates Polaris business class in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone with privacy door. Consistent product across the fleet — one of the more reliable US international business products.
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Airline
- United Airlines
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Family
- Boeing 787
- Business cabins
- Polaris
- Best seats
- 1A, 1L, 9A, 9L
- Avoid
- 9D, 9G
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Polaris — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 reverse herringbone with door · Fleet-wide 787-9
Privacy door, direct aisle access. Bedding by Saks Fifth Avenue. Consistent across the fleet.
Best seats: 1A, 1L, 9A, 9L
Avoid: 9D, 9G
Routes this aircraft flies
- San Francisco to Auckland (UA940)
- Newark to London Heathrow (UA16)
- Houston to Sydney (UA101)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Polaris on the United Airlines 787-9?
The best Polaris seats on the United Airlines 787-9 are 1A, 1L, 9A, 9L. The configuration is 1-2-1 reverse herringbone with door. Privacy door, direct aisle access. Bedding by Saks Fifth Avenue. Consistent across the fleet.
Which seats should I avoid in Polaris on the United Airlines 787-9?
Avoid seats 9D, 9G in Polaris on the United Airlines 787-9.
What is the business class configuration on the United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner?
The United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone with door business class layout in the Polaris cabin.
What routes does the United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fly?
Typical routes include San Francisco to Auckland (UA940); Newark to London Heathrow (UA16); Houston to Sydney (UA101).
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