United Polaris Business

Name: United Airlines Boeing 787-8 United Polaris Business
Brand: United Airlines

Boeing 787-8 (788)Business Class

United Airlines 787-8 United Polaris Business cabin — **United Airlines United Polaris Business** · Boeing 787-8Config 788

United's 787-8 Polaris Business cabin seats 28 passengers across 7 rows in a staggered 1-2-1 layout, giving every seat direct aisle access. The seats are Safran Optima (formerly Zodiac) lie-flat units configured in the classic reverse-herringbone stagger: window seats angle toward the fuselage while centre-pair seats alternate facing directions row to row. Each seat converts to a fully flat 78-inch (198 cm) bed. At 20.5 inches (52 cm) seat-position width, the Optima offers a solid sleeping surface with the side armrest/divider panel that can be lowered for additional spread when sleeping. There are no privacy doors; a fixed divider separates adjacent seats in the centre pair, and window seats have a partial shell surround. The forward cabin occupies rows 1–7 of the main deck, making this United's smallest widebody Polaris cabin.

Cabin Highlights

✓28 fully flat Safran Optima seats in a staggered 1-2-1 layout across 7 rows
✓Every seat has direct aisle access — no climbing over neighbours
✓78-inch (198 cm) flat bed with 20.5-inch (52 cm) seat-position width
✓Staggered herringbone arrangement provides partial shell privacy without doors
✓Aisle and window seats are offset for a more enclosed feel at alternating rows

Seat Dimensions

52cmSeat Width

198cmBed Length

Lie-flatRecline

Strategic Seating

Best Rows

Row 1 (bulkhead): extra legroom, larger rectangular footwell cutout — good pick for solo travellers who want to stretch out
Odd-numbered rows: window seats angle closer to the fuselage wall, offering a slightly more enclosed feel

Rows to Avoid

Even-numbered centre seats (e.g. 2D/2G): face the aisle more directly in the stagger, slightly more exposed to aisle foot traffic
Row 7 (last row): proximity to premium economy galley partition may bring more noise and crew activity

How to book this cabin

Airlines may change equipment at any time. To ensure you get the 787-8 (788), always check the seat map during and after booking.

Look for these hints:

Look for "787-8" or "788"
Seat map shows 4-across cabin (1-2-1) in rows 1–7
Staggered seats: window seats angle toward the window wall, centre pairs face alternating directions row to row
No sliding or swinging privacy doors visible in seat map or photos
Compact 28-seat cabin — the smallest of United's Polaris widebody cabins
Safran Optima shell silhouette: rectangular footwell cutout in front rows is notably larger than standard rows