GREAT EATS HAWAII: UNITED AIRLINES POLARIS BUSINESS CLASS

UNITED AIRLINES POLARIS BUSINESS CLASS

HONOLULU TO NARITA, JAPAN

United has stepped up their game with Polaris Business Class. My flight from Honolulu to Narita, Japan was comfortable and the food and service were actually good. Those of you who fly United often like myself know that the service and food usually suck. So bad in fact that if it weren't for my frequent flyer mile status with United I would jump ship fast. United, American, Delta and other U.S. airlines are not in the same league as Asian or European airlines like JAL or Lufthansa. In fact I have taken JAL coach flights to Japan and they have been better than Business Class on United. Well, this new Polaris Business Class is starting to change my mind and feelings about United. The flight attendants on this flight actually greeted the customers and made a sincere effort to make sure we were happy and comfortable. So unlike United in the past. The food was excellent and the champagne and wine flowed endlessly throughout the flight. How un-United I thought. My flight began with a stop in the United Lounge which is directly above the gate. A cup of coffee and glass of champagne were complimentary as was the beer several Japanese passengers were enjoying on this early morning. Once aboard the Polaris seats welcome you with Saks Fifth Avenue blanket, pillow and plush duvet, slippers and above average headphones are provided as is a nice kit which includes toothbrush, toothpaste, razor and shave cream, socks, earplugs, mints, hand sanitizer, dental floss, facial tissue, comb, eye cover, hand cream, lip balm, pillow mist, comb and chamomile towelette.

The entertainment system includes a pretty large screen and there were some decent new release movies available. Loved the Seared Ahi and Braised Short Ribs. On the flight from Narita back to Honolulu I enjoyed a nice Filet of Beef and wine tasting served with cheese and crackers.

This was a great flight!