United Airlines
Daily flights from the UK
20 direct flights
from London Heathrow to seven U.S. cities including Chicago, Denver, Houston,
Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington D.C. With our
Scottish service seeing flights to New York year-round and seasonal service to
Chicago and Washington D.C.
What's more, United offers connections to over 280 destinations across the Americas including Hawaii, Costa Rica and Cancun.
United Economy and United Economy Plus
In our international United Economy℠, you’ll enjoy complimentary beverages,
including beer and wine, complimentary meal service and inflight entertainment. You can also purchase
Economy Plus℠ seating, which adds up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) of extra
legroom located near the front of the United Economy cabin.
United Premium Plus
United Premium Plus℠ offers more space and amenities than standard
economy to make your travel more relaxing. Seats are closer to the front of the
plane and include footrests as well as extra room to recline. On select
long-haul international flights, United Premium Plus travellers receive
upgraded dining options, complimentary alcoholic beverages, a larger inflight
entertainment screen, noise-reducing headphones and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.
United Polaris
United
Polaris℠ business class service aims to bring a new level of quality to premium
cabin travel, from lounge to landing. You’ll enjoy the United Polaris inflight
experience, including a redesigned inflight menu featuring dishes from around
the globe, Premier Access℠ premium travel services, free checked baggage and
more. United Polaris lounges℠ are available exclusively to our international
premium cabin travellers at select airports and offer premium dining options, a
relaxation area and showers.
Our elevated 787-9 Dreamliner, a head to tail
upgrade on all cabins and featuring our most spacious and premium seat yet:
United Polaris Studio*.
First international passenger flights planned in 2026
from San Francisco to London.
*All of United's future Boeing 787 deliveries will receive United Polaris
Studio suites and Elevated interiors - United expects at least 30 aircraft to
join the fleet by 2027.
United Lounges and Clubs
Our
network includes more than 45 United Club℠ locations, six United Polaris℠
lounges, and partner lounges. United
Polaris lounges are available exclusively to our international premium cabin
travellers and offer signature seating, a relaxation area and showers.
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