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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Ted Thornhill

United Airlines unveils new business-class seat that converts to a double bed — plus upgrades for economy

United Airlines today unveiled a brand-new seat for its Dreamliners that most travelers will view as first class in all but name.

Called the Polaris Studio, it's 25 percent bigger than the carrier's current Polaris business class, has the largest seatback screen of any U.S carrier and the middle two seats become a double bed when the divider is lowered and a mattress topper fitted.

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