United Airlines Recommendations

Recommendation ❶

Number of Routes Bound for Japan

United Airlines has the most routes between the US and Japan among US airlines., offering convenient access to Japan!
Not only do they operate flights to Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), but they also operate flights between San Francisco and Kansai!

Recommendation ❷

Earn Miles Indefinitely

United Airlines MileagePlus allows you to earn miles on flights with Star Alliance member ANA and other partner airlines. The miles you earn can be exchanged for United Airlines and ANA award tickets.

Why Choose MileagePlus?
Since there is no expiration date, you can collect miles at your own pace with peace of mind. You can also gift the redeemed award tickets to friends who are not family members.

Recommendation ❸

Safe Family Travel

You can check in up to two pieces of luggage * so you can prepare your family’s luggage with plenty of room to spare.

Pets, who are important members of the family, can be brought on board in a cage on domestic flights and some international flights.
Since they will be in the same space as you until your destination, you can keep an eye on your pet while in the sky, giving you peace of mind.

* Excluding Basic Economy

United Airlines Seating Information

Economy

・Standard seats with the most seats 
・Seat pitch 78-81cm
・Free snacks and drinks
 (in-flight meals are also available on international flights)
・Free in-flight entertainment

Economy Plus

・Seat located towards the front of economy class
・Wide legroom for relaxation
*Can be reserved for a fee after purchasing economy class ticket
*Annual pass available to reserve economy plus seat for one year

Premium Plus

・More legroom, armrests, and reclining space
・Each seat is equipped with an outlet and USB power source
・Higher-grade meal service Priority boarding with Premier Access *
・Discounted access to United Club (lounge)
*Available on some long-haul routes

Polaris Business

・180-degree reclining full-flat bed seats
・Full amenities including Saks Fifth Avenue bedding
・United Polaris Lounge acces
・Premier Access * available

 * Premier Access means…
 priority boarding, dedicated security lane (where available), priority check-in, and priority baggage handling

United Polaris Lounges are located at the following airports:

If there is no United Polaris Lounge at your departure airport, you may use any other United Club or partner lounge.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Houston International Airport (IAH)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)