United Airlines 787 Polaris Business Class

United’s 777-300ERs feature the new Polaris cabins.

United has seized the opportunity to introduce the new thrice-weekly service from Brisbane, making it the third Australian city connecting to the tech hub.

Flying into San Francisco’s International Airport is fast becoming one of the preferred options for Australians jetting off to the US, and this newly-inaugurated route makes it a particularly attractive choice for those based in the Sunshine State.

The route shaves off around four hours – and a ton of hassle – for Queenslanders, who’ve previously had to make an early-morning dash to Sydney or Melbourne to get to San Fran. Add to that all the creature comforts of the Polaris business class and you’re all set for a seamless travel experience.

Like most of United’s Australian flights, Brisbane sees a Boeing 787-9 with 48 Polaris business class seats spread across two distinct zones, with most of them found in the forward eight-row cabin and an additional four rows behind the first galley.

A significant upgrade from its previous business offering, the Polaris business class seats come in a 1-2-1 layout, which combines forward-facing and angled seats in a dovetail arrangement, providing every passenger with direct aisle access.